[Urban] Doting on My Sister-in-Law (Complete) - 16-18

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Chapter 110

A fine drizzle fell in a slant, soaking the asphalt road in no time. The wind picked up even more.

Xun Qianhuan's clothes were already wet. Walking under the streetlights, listening to the rain, she kept walking forward... Suddenly, she felt incredibly lonely, using the streetlight's light to see the road ahead. Loneliness permeated every cell of her body... Suddenly

, a stretch Lincoln drove towards her. The headlights were so bright she couldn't open her eyes. She had no choice but to stop, shielding her eyes, waiting for the car to pass before continuing.

Unexpectedly, the car stopped right next to her. Xun Qianhuan slowly lowered her hand, opened her eyes, and looked at the familiar car. Then, Bei Yiwei got out of the car. Without hesitation, he took off his coat and put it on her delicate body. He was only wearing a tight-fitting bra, which accentuated his sexy figure. He had a unique masculine aura, which at this moment gave Xun Qianhuan a sense of security. Her hair was already wet, and strands of hair clung to her forehead, dripping with rainwater. The rain seemed to want to roll into her eyes. She couldn't help but squint and ask, looking at the sexy man in front of her, "Why are you here?" His

sharp eyebrows furrowed, and he said, "Get out of here... " "It's raining, why didn't you use an umbrella?"

She smiled calmly, "I didn't bring an umbrella, what am I supposed to use?"

He was taken aback, still somewhat displeased, but only said, "Never mind, get in the car."

After helping Xun Qianhuan into the car, Bei Yiwei quickly sat in the driver's seat, handed her a pack of tissues, and said, "Wipe yourself off first."

Xun Qianhuan took the tissues, took out a few, and wiped the water droplets from her face, asking, "How did you know I was here?"

He started the car and said, "I guessed."

Xun Qianhuan smiled, "You're quite good at guessing. I don't even know how I ended up here myself."

He moved his lips, his gaze deep, his expression calm, but ultimately said nothing.

That's because her heart was bound to that person here...

In the rainy night, under the streetlights, on the asphalt road, a stretch Lincoln gradually disappeared into the distant darkness...

Ouyang

Xi, wearing a coat, frantically quickened his pace, running forward quickly, letting the rain soak him...

He ran, he ran desperately, running until he was completely disheveled... Finally, he watched as the car gradually disappeared from his sight, until it was no longer visible, before he had to stop, panting heavily, his whole body soaked, calling out repeatedly, "Qian Huan... Qian Huan..."

Heavens, in the end, he had only had a dream.

After waking up, he felt a sharp pain in his throat.

His coat had fallen to the ground unnoticed, soaked by the rain…

His body trembled and convulsed with pain. He turned around, but before he could take a step, he lost his balance, his legs buckling against the coat. His hands trembled as he struggled to reach back to his chest, his handsome face contorted in agony…

Gradually, he could no longer even kneel, and slowly slumped to the ground, his chest feeling as if it were being violently churning by a machine…

His face pressed against the cold asphalt, his body curled up, trembling…

“Qianhuan… Qianhuan…”

The sound of the rain drowned out his whispers…

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Xun Qianhuan suddenly shouted, “Stop the car!!”

Her face was pale, her hand instinctively clutching her chest, which ached terribly, her eyes vacant.

With a “whoosh,” the car slammed on the brakes!

Bei Yiwei turned around, looking at her with confusion: "What's wrong?"

As if possessed, Xun Qianhuan suddenly reached out and frantically opened the car door, jumping out without a second thought.

Bei Yiwei stared at Xun Qianhuan in surprise, then quickly got out of the car and chased after her.

Xun Qianhuan, soaked in the rain, ran back and forth like a madwoman, tears streaming down her face.

Bei Yiwei was extremely anxious, but fortunately, he caught up with her after a short distance. He hugged her from behind, saying, "Huan, what are you doing?!"

She cried, she struggled, her heart ached...

but she didn't know what she was trying to do.

"Calm down!" Bei Yiwei held her tightly, saying, "What's wrong with you? What happened? You can tell me, I'll help you."

Xun Qianhuan gradually stopped struggling, but tears still streamed down her cheeks with the rain. She closed her eyes and said, "I don't know, I don't know... but I'm so scared... really, really scared..."

It was as if something inseparable was about to leave her... She was afraid, she was confused, she was helpless...

Bei Yiwei hugged her from behind, his face pressed against her neck, saying, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's okay, nothing's wrong..."

Chapter 111

The cool rain seemed to soak the whole world, the darkness... The trees, the asphalt road, the villa, the people, and even the heart...

In this rainy night, there was an endless despair, a suffocating chill that made hearts grow cold...

The rain pattered...

Under the dim streetlights of the night rain, Bei Yiwei held Xun Qianhuan in his arms, their bodies growing increasingly cold. Xun Qianhuan's face was indistinguishable between rain and tears; her eyes were red from crying. Bei Yiwei's cheek was pressed against hers from behind, and he would kiss her cheek from time to time, as if hoping to kiss away the tears or raindrops...

Bei Yiwei whispered, "Don't be afraid, it's okay, everything will be alright when we get home."

Everything will be alright when we get home...

When we get home, will the pain in my heart lessen?

Her gaze was unfocused and hazy, her heart throbbing with pain, yet she didn't know why it hurt, didn't know what had happened. She wanted to run back, aimlessly, as if possessed, only wanting to run that way…

Bei Yiwei held her in one arm, stroking her wet hair with the other, and said, “Shall we go home?”

Home…

Xun Qianhuan nodded slightly.

Receiving Xun Qianhuan's consent, Bei Yiwei couldn't help but smile slightly, then helped her into the car step by step, escorting her inside. He couldn't help but gently kiss her forehead, then smiled and said, “Don't think too much.”

Xun Qianhuan smiled absently.

That smile made Bei Yiwei's heart tremble.

Bei Yiwei sat back in the driver's seat, looked back at the expressionless Xun Qianhuan, and suddenly sighed softly.

The car continued driving on the asphalt road. The rain intensified, pounding against the windows and then dripping down, repeating itself endlessly. The streetlights flashed past the window...

Xun Qianhuan leaned against the window, her head tilted, oblivious to everything outside. Her mind was blank, her gaze vacant...

The rain poured down, accompanied by a fierce wind. Tree branches swayed wildly. In winter, even the heaviest rain wouldn't bring thunder.

However, a sound like thunder could be heard in the rain. Approaching head-on from the stretch Lincoln was an ambulance. The two vehicles almost brushed past each other. After the ambulance passed, Bei Yiwei gripped the steering wheel, glancing at the ambulance in the rearview mirror, a strange feeling rising in his heart...

Xun Qianhuan leaned against the car window, her head tilted, as if her soul had been detached, oblivious to everything...

Just as they approached the intersection, another wailing sound of an ambulance pierced the air. The ambulance quickly overtook their vehicle, its hazard lights flashing incessantly. The sound was unsettling in the rainy night...

This time, Xun Qianhuan seemed to regain some awareness. Her eyelashes trembled, and she glanced unintentionally out the window. Her gaze was instantly fixed on the scene, her body stiffening. The heartache seemed to resurface, as if a thousand ants were gnawing at her...

Her hand instinctively rose, tapping on the glass, the tapping becoming more and more urgent, unusually calm...

"..."

Bei Yiwei looked back at her as he drove: "Qianhuan, what's wrong now?"

She didn't know what was wrong either. She kept banging on the glass, as if she wanted to shatter it, and then break through the obstacle...

She murmured: "Xi... Xi..."

Hearing her voice, Bei Yiwei frowned, gripped the steering wheel tightly, and sped up. He felt inexplicably anxious, and his face darkened...

The ambulance was going very fast, and soon disappeared from her sight...

He felt a sense of loss...

He murmured a sound that even he didn't recognize: "Xi... Xi..."

Her hand movements gradually stopped. Leaning against the car window, her consciousness gradually blurred, and she finally fainted...

"Qianhuan, Qianhuan, are you alright?"

Bei Yiwei was anxious and quickly drove home.

...

Bei Yiwei carefully carried the drowsy Xun Qianhuan out of the car, hurried into the house, and then quickly carried her to the bedroom...

He wiped her down, changed her clothes, and then fed her medicine. By the time he finished, it was already late at night.

Bei Yiwei breathed a sigh of relief, only then realizing he was getting sleepy. Just as he was about to get up, Xun Qianhuan murmured something in her sleep. Bei Yiwei couldn't make out what she said, but it caught his attention. He couldn't help but sit down again, looking at her unconscious face, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, her skin delicate and radiant. Her face was smooth and clean, without a single blemish or pore even up close. Her lips, though somewhat pale, still held a proud and endearing quality. Bei Yiwei lowered his head slightly, found her lips, and gently kissed them… Xun

Qianhuan, unconscious, stirred slightly, her eyes remaining closed as he kissed her.

After the kiss, Bei Yiwei gently cupped her cheeks in his large hands, stabilizing her face and preventing her from moving, while he lingered on her lips, occasionally eliciting soft moans from her.

…

Xun Qianhuan was still unconscious the next day after her illness. Bei Yiwei called a doctor, who gave her an IV drip and simply told her to rest at home.

Since Xun Qianhuan was sick, she couldn't go to work.

Bei Yiwei instructed the housekeeper to take good care of Xun Qianhuan and to call him immediately if anything happened. The housekeeper agreed, and then Bei Yiwei drove to work.

That day, the company employees had another topic of discussion.

“Hey, did you guys know? The president hasn't come to the company all day!”

“What's so strange about that? He's the boss; he can come and go as he pleases. Who can tell him what to do?”

“You're right, but Xun Qianhuan didn't come to the company either. Isn't that strange?” "

That might not be a coincidence.

" There aren't that many coincidences in the world.

...........................

Chapter 112

This was a hospital room, but it was so messy it looked like a robber had just broken in and was still going on...

A pillow was thrown down, and Ouyang Xi's handsome face was filled with anger. He said, "I said I'm not going abroad, and I'm not going! I'm fine, I don't need you to worry about my own body, I'm not going to die!! Don't you understand me?"

Besides En Ke, there was also a doctor, Dr. Liu, Ouyang Xi's elder, standing in the room.

But Ouyang Xi didn't care about any of that at this moment. He was furious, completely furious. Did he not even have this much freedom?

Enke frowned deeply and said, "Ouyang Xi, can't you stop being so willful? Do you know how you're any different from a willful child? If you don't go abroad for treatment, you're just hurting your own body!! In the end, you'll only hurt yourself!!"

"I know what I'm doing, you don't need to lecture me!" Ouyang Xi said, "I clearly saw Qianhuan come to see me last night. Her coming to see me proves that she has forgiven me. I have to go to her right now, she must have forgiven me!!"

Ouyang Xi became more and more agitated as he spoke, and without saying another word, he climbed off the bed, his hand instinctively covering his chest. Enke frowned at his appearance, feeling very anxious, and went forward with Uncle Liu to stop him. Dr. Liu also said, "Xi, when did you become so unreasonable? Don't you even care about your own health? You're making people so worried!"

"Uncle Liu, please let me go!" Ouyang Xi looked at Dr. Liu with pleading eyes and said, "I won't be at ease for a second if I don't see Qian Huan!"

Dr. Liu was also helpless and said, "Didn't I just call her on her cell phone for you? She didn't answer."

Ouyang Xi quickly said, "No, no, she must have something to do or didn't bring her phone, otherwise she would definitely have answered!"

As he spoke, Ouyang Xi tried to get up again despite their obstruction. Dr. Liu and En Ke both held him down, very carefully, afraid of hurting him.

En Ke couldn't help but say, "Ouyang Xi, you're really pathetic. You're willing to risk your life for a woman like that. Do you think it's worth it? She has plenty of men like you by her side! She doesn't care whether you're there or not!" "Yes, you're right, I'm

pathetic. She can live without me, but I can't live without her!" Ouyang Xi glared at him: "Isn't that clear enough?"

En Ke looked at Ouyang Xi, stunned.

Ouyang Xi, too lazy to argue, broke free from them and insisted on getting out of bed, shouting, "Who are you to me?! What right do you have to control my freedom? Let me go, I want to find Qian Huan!"

Ouyang Xi was already in poor health, and this agitation made it difficult for even the two adults, En Ke and Dr. Liu, to stop him. Having no other choice, Dr. Liu said to the nurse standing at the door, "Quickly, give him a sedative!"

The head nurse, upon hearing this, quickly ran over...

With several people trying to control him, the medicine was finally injected into his arm and flowed into his body... In that instant, Ouyang Xi felt a chill run through him, and a wave of despair washed over him... Gradually, the room... The ground gradually quieted down...

Ouyang Xi felt his whole body go limp. He wanted to exert force, but it seemed as if all his strength had silently seeped out of his pores. He collapsed onto the bed, his slender hand barely raised before falling softly back down. When he tried to exert force again, his fingers could only twitch slightly. No matter how agitated and turbulent his heart was, his body no longer obeyed his commands. His eyes were filled with despair...

His lips trembled, uttering barely audible sounds: "I...want to see...Qian Huan...I hate...you..."

En Ke exclaimed, "Hate then!"

Ouyang Xi calmed down, and Dr. Liu breathed a sigh of relief. He gave Enke a wink, and the two of them left the ward together.

After closing the door, they stood in the corridor.

Enke asked, "Uncle Liu, what do you think we should do?"

Dr. Liu looked grave. After a moment, he said, "Let's take advantage of this time and send him abroad."

Enke nodded in agreement and said, "That's what I think too."

"But..." Dr. Liu hesitated, "What about the company?"

Enke's gaze deepened as he said, "The situation is largely settled now, and the company is just an external thing. My father's last wish has been fulfilled, so it's not important anymore. The most important thing now is his health, and we absolutely cannot let his family know about our

trip abroad, otherwise, it will be troublesome." Dr. Liu shook his head and said, "I don't agree with that. After all, they are his family. He's so ill; it's only right and wrong for them to know the truth, otherwise, something really might happen..."

Enke resolutely said, "Impossible! He won't die! He absolutely cannot die! He's my only brother, I won't let him die! No matter what it takes, I will cure him!"

Dr. Liu sighed helplessly, "I think the same way. But, Enke, how can one be so certain about life, death, sickness, and death? Not everyone can predict it. Even though I'm a doctor, how much certainty can I have about life and death?"

Enke's gaze deepened, and he immediately said, "Go abroad immediately, treat him immediately, Uncle, you..." " Isn't it true that as long as we go abroad and use the most advanced foreign technology, he still has a chance of survival? We need to go abroad immediately and treat him as soon as possible!"

Dr. Liu hesitated again, saying, "But we're taking him abroad without his consent. What if he wakes up later..."

Enke clenched her fists: "We can't worry about that now!"

Chapter 113

Xun Qianhuan groggily got out of bed, her slender body like a thin leaf on a withered branch in the autumn wind. She struggled to the door and opened it with difficulty. Just then, the butler walked over. Seeing Xun Qianhuan, he was overjoyed and quickened his pace to run over, saying, "Young Madam, you're finally awake!"

Xun Qianhuan leaned against the doorframe, seemingly unable to even stand. Her face was pale, and her breathing was slightly uneven. Seeing her like this, the butler quickly stepped forward to support her, saying, "Young Madam, you're still sick. Go to bed and rest for a while."

Xun Qianhuan had no choice but to return to bed with the butler's help. Xun Qianhuan was very weak and asked in a soft voice, "Where's Yiwei?"

"Young Master is at work right now."

Xun Qianhuan nodded knowingly, then asked, "What time is it? How long have I been asleep?"

The butler replied, "It's two o'clock in the afternoon now. You've been sleeping since the night before last."

Xun Qianhuan rubbed her forehead uncomfortably and said, "What happened to me?"

The butler said humbly, "You were soaked last night. When Young Master carried you into the room, you already had a fever."

Xun Qianhuan's mind was still a mess, as if she remembered everything. She seemed to remember nothing at all, and her head ached.

"Oh, then I'll rest in bed for a bit.

You can go ahead and do your work," the housekeeper smiled slightly and said, "I'll head out now. Get some rest."

After the housekeeper left, Xun Qianhuan sat on the bed, her gaze drifting to her phone beside the bed. She slowly picked it up, turned it on, and was slightly startled. So many missed calls?! And from the same number—a number Xun Qianhuan knew all too well.

It was Xi calling!

Without hesitation, Xun Qianhuan dialed back, then nervously waited for the call to connect. But all she heard was, "Hello, the number you dialed is currently switched off!"

Xun Qianhuan put down her phone, stunned. Her heart pounded inexplicably, and a sense of unease spread through her. What was happening?

She was incredibly uneasy, so uneasy that she felt an urge to rush out and find Ouyang Xi immediately. Her heart ached, her eyes stung, and she knew this feeling all too well; she remembered feeling the same way last night…

Xun Qianhuan finally couldn't hold back any longer. She sat on the bed, hugged her knees, and buried her face in her hands, sobbing… It was so painful…

It seemed as if something truly belonging to her, something inseparable, had truly left her…

Meanwhile

, across the ocean. XX Hospital.

This was a relatively well-known hospital. Dr. Liu was quite familiar with one of the vice presidents there, and had already made arrangements before they brought Ouyang Xi, saving them a lot of trouble. Ouyang Xi was admitted to the hospital in the shortest possible time. He didn't wake up until En Ke had everything arranged. He opened his eyes briefly, but before he could utter a single word, he fell into a deep sleep again.

“Uncle Liu, you didn't actually need to come. I can take care of him by myself,” En Ke said softly from the side.

"I've only been here a few days. I can only go back with peace of mind after everything is settled. I also took the opportunity to visit my old friend of many years."

"Regarding Xi's matter...

" "You child, don't say that. There's no need for thanks. Xi is the same to all of us."

Enke smiled, then suddenly her expression turned serious: "Won't it cause problems if we keep him unconscious by giving him injections every day? For example, negative effects?"

Dr. Liu shook his head helplessly: "Rather than letting him wake up and experience intense excitement, it's better to let him sleep peacefully without stimulation. It's better for him."

Enke sighed deeply: "That's the only way."

"What are the arrangements at the company?"

Enke smiled bitterly: "I left in such a hurry that I didn't even say goodbye, and I haven't made any arrangements at the company."

"You'll have to worry about that." "

It's alright." Enke smiled: "Saving him is the priority now." The butler paced back

and

forth in front of the house, glancing outside every now and then. Looking at the night sky, it was quite late. Finally, he couldn't resist going inside to call Bei Yiwei. When he came out to wait, only a dozen minutes had passed before Bei Yiwei arrived home. The butler couldn't help but sigh; that was fast! Bei

Yiwei hurriedly got out of the car, not even bothering to stop, and ran straight to the butler, asking, "Butler, what's wrong?!"

"Young Master, you're finally back."

"What happened to Qianhuan?" "

The butler said frantically, 'The young mistress woke up this afternoon, but shortly after waking up, she sat on the bed, not saying a word, not eating, just sitting there crying. When she wasn't crying, she would just stare blankly. I don't know what to do with her. When I ask her

questions, she doesn't respond…' Before the butler could finish speaking, Bei Yiwei had already run past him into the room, rushed upstairs as fast as he could, and entered the bedroom. He gently opened the door. The bedroom was quiet, with a bedside lamp on, its dim light illuminating her. She was sitting against the headboard, her expression blank, her gaze unfocused, a single tear silently rolling down her cheek…'

Bei Yiwei's expression calmed down. All the panic and chaos from before were now hidden. He gazed at her tenderly, slowly approaching her step by step, then sat down beside her bed, staring intently at her pale face. He stared at her silently, his calm surface masking a subtle pain deep within his heart…"

After a long while, he finally couldn't help but reach out his long arms and pull her into his embrace, holding her tightly... He wanted to give her all the happiness and joy... But why couldn't he do it?

Chapter 114

Bei Yiwei held Xun Qianhuan close, asking softly, "Qianhuan, what's wrong?"

Xun Qianhuan, dazed, slowly reached out and hugged Bei Yiwei, leaning against him. Her voice was soft and low as she said, "Yiwei, I'm so scared. It feels like everyone in the world is leaving me... I'm all alone, I have nothing..."

Bei Yiwei gently stroked her hair, saying, "Silly girl, why would you think like that? How could that be? Even if everyone in the world leaves you, as long as you're willing, I'll always be by your side. Even if I die, I'll be with you."

Xun Qianhuan pouted, "You're the one talking nonsense. How can I be with you if I die? That would only make me more scared."

Bei Yiwei smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll always be by your side to protect you."

"Thank you... Yiwei."

"Don't say thank you to me."

"Can you stay home with me these next few days? When I'm home alone, I start overthinking. I don't even know what I'm afraid of, what I'm sad about. I'm just feeling sad..."

"Okay, sure," Bei Yiwei softly agreed.

She breathed a sigh of relief and nestled tightly in his arms.

He held her, his expression somewhat somber. After a long while, he couldn't help but ask, "Qianhuan, if one day..."

His voice trailed off, for the person in his arms had quietly fallen asleep...

Bei Yiwei exhaled, then unconsciously shook his head, looking at her with doting eyes, gently holding her in his arms, feeling an indescribable comfort in his heart

...

Dr. Liu, carrying a small suitcase, looked at Enke behind him and said, "You didn't actually need to come to see me off."

Enke smiled slightly on his handsome face and said, "It's on my way anyway, Uncle. Call me when you arrive."

Dr. Liu nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "Xi will be cared for by only one person. It must be hard on you."

"No, Uncle, don't worry." "

You and Xi haven't been at the company for a while. You have to be able to trust some of the employees."

Enke narrowed his eyes. How could he trust just one person?

"Uncle, I know all that. Just go back to work and take good care of yourself."

"I work at a hospital myself, I know all that."

Watching Dr. Liu's receding figure, Enke couldn't help but take a deep breath. His heart seemed uneasy, pounding nervously, as if something was about to happen, but he couldn't figure out what it was...

Enke turned and left the airport, heading towards the hospital.

When Enke rushed to the hospital, he saw a familiar face at the door of Ouyang Xi's ward. Enke stopped in his tracks, looking at the middle-aged man before him. Many images flashed through his memory. Enke was on guard, but could only stand there, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

Standing there blankly, Enke called out almost inaudibly, "Uncle Huo..."

The middle-aged man was dressed in a sharp suit, his thick eyebrows and piercing eyes exuding an invisible pressure. He said, "So you still remember that you have an uncle like me."

Enke's face was calm, but his mind was in turmoil. The sudden appearance of Xi's father had completely caught him off guard!

Enke couldn't hide his guilt: "Uncle... I originally wanted to call you to inform you about Xi, but..."

"But what?"

Huo Dongqing walked towards him, the invisible pressure pressing down on Enke even more, making even his breathing cautious.

Huo Dongqing's voice was icy cold: "You've really grown up, haven't you? Two little brats have created such a huge shopping mall in the country. Amazing, huh? Are you planning to never have anything to do with your elder, me, until you die?"

Enke gritted her teeth: "Uncle..."

"Don't forget, I watched you grow up. Do you think I don't know your own limitations? You're impetuous, only caring about temporary success and not the big picture. One day, you'll ruin yourselves!"

Enke couldn't help but blurt out impulsively, "We're already very successful!"

"Successful?" Huo Dongqing almost scoffed, "I can take you down right now!"

"Why are you doing this?" Enke's face was expressionless: "Xi is your own son, and you've tried to kill him time and time again! What is this?!"

"I know this better than you do. Yes, he's my own son. Everything I do is for his own good. Even if I sent gangsters to track him, did I want him dead? If I wanted him dead, would he still be alive today?"

"Even if you don't really want him dead, what you're doing is no different from killing him! You can't stand his success, and you only allow him to do whatever you've arranged for him within your control! That's crueler than killing him!"

Huo Dongqing coldly glanced at Enke and said, "I don't need you to lecture me. I'm cruel? That's laughable. So, have you succeeded yet? If you have, why are you still lying in that hospital bed?!"

Enke fell silent instantly.

"The company has succeeded, right?" Huo Dongqing smiled: "In less than half a month, it will just be a mess!"

Enke anxiously asked, "What did you do to the company?!"

Huo Dongqing's face was gloomy as he said, "Nothing much, just teamed up with an old friend in the business world to mess with your precious Tianhua. Tianhua couldn't handle the economic pressure and had no foundation. Tell me, do you choose to leave empty-handed, or wait to be drowning in debt and facing lawsuits?"

By messing with Tianhua, he gained a partner who was twice as profitable as Tianhua. Why not?

But who would have thought that his business partner was none other than the former father-in-law of the Bei family?!

Chapter 115

Xun Qianhuan's mood gradually improved day by day. Although she still felt sad and wanted to cry from time to time, under Bei Yiwei's careful care, she had more opportunities to be happy. She couldn't help but remember Bei Yiwei's kindness to her, which made her gradually realize that in this world, besides Xi, there were still people who treated her so well...

However, Xun Qianhuan vaguely felt that something was strange. Bei Yiwei seemed to be deliberately avoiding company matters. Whenever she asked, he would subtly change the subject. Also, because she was still sick, she had not gone to the company, and Ouyang Xi's phone was always switched off. She didn't have the courage to call the company, so the matter was kept put on hold.

One evening, as dinner was nearing its end, Bei Yiwei, who had been silent all along, finally spoke. He cautiously asked, "Qianhuan..."

"Hmm?" Xun Qianhuan glanced at him while eating, and said, "Just tell me what's wrong. You seemed so preoccupied. Keeping things bottled up will make you uncomfortable. Just say it."

Bei Yiwei smiled at her, then his expression subtly turned serious again. After a moment, he said, "Qianhuan, if one day... I were to return to being the powerful and wealthy Bei Yiwei I used to be, would you... still stay by my side?"

Xun Qianhuan paused, then put down her chopsticks and bowl, her clear eyes fixed on Bei Yiwei as she asked, "Are you already making your move?"

Bei Yiwei was slightly surprised by her question, remaining silent but raising an eyebrow and staring at her meaningfully.

She smiled and said, "Everything that was originally yours has returned to you. So what? I know you'll use some methods, but that's understandable. After all, he was the one who used methods first... You're just taking back what's yours."

Xun Qianhuan's eyes darkened slightly at the end.

Bei Yiwei found it somewhat unbelievable: "You really understand me like that?"

Xun Qianhuan cheered, then curled her lips, saying, "What else can I do? I understand now. Those so-called careers and successes among you men, as long as it doesn't involve innocent people, I'm too lazy to think about them anymore. Life is for enjoyment, not for sorrow, and I am free. As for whether I will leave you, I don't know myself."

Xun Qianhuan finished speaking and smiled at Bei Yiwei.

Bei Yiwei gazed intently at the woman before him, a vague sense of detachment stirring within him. She said she was free, and yes, she was free. She had the right to choose her own path. Similarly, he couldn't control her. Though he yearned to possess her, he had to respect her choice.

Bei Yiwei called her name softly, his voice tinged with deep emotion: "Qianhuan..."

Xun Qianhuan looked at him, puzzled: "Is there anything else?"

"If..."

Before he could finish, Xun Qianhuan couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "Bei Yiwei, when did you start saying so many 'ifs'?"

Bei Yiwei paused, recalling that he had said something similar earlier, and chuckled as well, saying, "I meant... if..." Seeing Xun Qianhuan's suppressed laughter, he stammered for a long time without saying anything. His silence only

fueled her curiosity. She asked, "You're not going to confess to me, are you?"

Bei Yiwei's face paled, a blush creeping onto his handsome face. He looked extremely uncomfortable, yet managed a forced smile.

Xun Qianhuan pressed on with interest, "Is that right?"

"Hey, Xun Qianhuan, how can you ask a grown man such a question? What kind of answer do you want?"

"What kind of answer?"

Xun Qianhuan pursed her lips and shook her head; she didn't know either. ...

Xun

Qianhuan hadn't been to the company for several days, but she never imagined such a big thing would happen!

Tianhua, such a large company, was actually facing an economic storm! Of course, nothing in this world is without its possibilities! When Xun Qianhuan arrived at the company, everyone was in a state of unease and anxiety, seemingly anticipating the severity of the

storm . However, what worried them most was the fact that such a major incident had occurred, yet the president was nowhere to be seen. Judging by the timeline, the president had been "missing" for over ten days. The company was leaderless, and Enke, the only other person in charge, had only rushed back from abroad on the day Xun Qianhuan returned.

In reality, even with Enke's return, all they would face was a mess.

Xun Qianhuan had a vague idea of what was going on. She would occasionally observe Bei Yiwei, and he, in both words and actions, behaved exceptionally well, appearing to be just a loyal and ordinary employee.

Xun Qianhuan didn't want to think about the intricacies of the situation; she didn't even have a real position, so what could she possibly manage? Her only question was why Ouyang Xi had "disappeared"? Where had he gone?

Upon Enke's return, he was immediately confronted with a series of enormous problems, leaving him overwhelmed. Xun Qianhuan watched from afar at the company, too afraid to approach him and ask about Ouyang Xi. Enke had never had a good impression of her; going up to him now would only invite trouble.

This situation continued for three days.

By the third day, the debt collectors had practically blocked the company's gates, creating a huge commotion. At this point, all the employees were completely unable to work!

Xun Qianhuan stood by the window, indifferently observing this scene, and couldn't help but sigh, "Fate really likes to play jokes!"

At the same time, Xun Qianhuan noticed that she hadn't seen Bei Yiwei since that morning.

She was waiting for Ouyang Xi to appear. These past few days, she had been extremely uneasy—not because of the company's financial problems, but because of them. The company was clearly on the verge of collapse, yet he hadn't shown up. Who wouldn't find this strange? Had he deserted his post because of this crisis? This was everyone's question, except for Xun Qianhuan. Ouyang Xi was definitely not that kind of person. She vaguely sensed that something must have happened to Ouyang Xi that prevented him from returning. But what could it be?

She had called his phone countless times, but it was always switched off. She had even mustered the courage to go to Enke once and ask him about Ouyang Xi, only to be met with Enke's indifference.

She thought something must have happened to Ouyang Xi; otherwise, why had she been so heartbroken and tearful these past few days? It was because of Xi that she felt this way, her heart filled with anxiety. These days, Bei Yiwei had also been so busy that he was rarely seen.

Xun Qianhuan felt like she was going crazy. She wanted to escape the world, but her heart wouldn't allow it… Sometimes, she even suspected that Ouyang Xi's disappearance was related to Bei Yiwei. This terrible thought was quickly dismissed by herself. How could that be? If such a thing happened to her, she would truly collapse. Last time, Ouyang Xi harmed Bei Yiwei; this time, Bei Yiwei couldn't possibly do the same. She still chose to believe Bei Yiwei, and in the end, that proved to be true.

Xun Qianhuan also thought of Kiki, calling the phone Kiki had used to contact her last time, but it was out of service.

She occasionally had wild thoughts, which wasn't surprising; anyone would be like that amidst such a flurry of events. It would be strange if anyone could remain calm!

More than ten days passed in this daze. Then

came the most shocking moment!

Finally, Smallpox was declared bankrupt!!

And who was the ultimate victor?

Almost simultaneously, in the same city, the Bei family rose again.

Who was the victor in this conspiracy? It's almost impossible to know.

And who would be the ultimate victor? Who could have predicted it? With the Bei family rising again, who could have foreseen the risks ahead? Perhaps

, in this world, there is no true ultimate victor! After nearly a month of unconsciousness,

Ouyang

Xi finally stopped taking the medication on the doctor's advice. He

gradually regained consciousness; his eyelids felt incredibly heavy. When he finally opened them, a familiar, doll-like face came into view. Ouyang Xi

's hoarse voice rang out, "Emily?"

Emily, seeing her brother awake, beamed with joy, her voice brimming with delight, "Brother, you're finally awake! That's wonderful, wonderful!!"

Having been unconscious for so long, Ouyang Xi felt extremely uncomfortable, and his eyes took a while to adjust. However, after glancing around at his surroundings, he was startled, his brows furrowing as he asked, "Where am I?"

Emily beamed, "Our home! Brother, what's wrong? Don't you even recognize your own home?!"

Ouyang Xi's deep voice was filled with anger: "What happened?"

Emily, still smiling sweetly, seemed oblivious to Ouyang Xi's anger, saying, "Brother, it's strange, how could you sleep for so long? People thought you'd become… a vegetable."

The last few words, feeling a bit ominous, were swallowed back.

Ouyang Xi's face was grim, as was his voice: "What did you say? How long have I been asleep?"

Emily rolled her eyes and said, "About a month."

"What?!" Ouyang Xi suddenly jumped up, his body instinctively preparing to get out of bed, but as soon as he mustered the strength, his body slumped back down. Perhaps due to inactivity, he felt not only weak but also strangely numb!

Seeing his agitation, Emily panicked and quickly said, "Brother, don't move around. The doctor said you're not feeling well, you can't get agitated."

Ouyang Xi's chest heaved violently, his voice filled with anger: "Why did I come back here?!"

Emily was slightly startled, her eyes wide as she looked at her brother. She felt a little unfamiliar with him. Before, he had been so good to her. Although they weren't born of the same mother, he treated her better than a real sister, never yelling at her, always spoiling and indulging her.

Emily stammered, "Dad brought you back..."

"Where is he?!"

Emily obediently replied, "At work..."

A strange light flashed in Ouyang Xi's eyes, and he immediately said, "Emily, you're my good little sister, right?"

Emily touched her arm. Ouyang Xi's sudden change of tone made her feel strange and quite uncomfortable. She said, "Brother, what do you want me to do?"

Ouyang Xi's lips curled slightly. His little sister Emily understood him well. He kissed her exceptionally adorable little face and asked, "Book me a plane ticket right now! I need to go back to the mainland!"

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Emily looked at her brother in surprise, unable to believe it, and said, "Brother, you know your health is very poor right now. You can't just leave like that!"

"I have to go back to the mainland immediately!"

Emily was puzzled: "Is there something urgent?"

Ouyang Xi's expression was slightly anxious. He looked at his sister and said, "Emily, there are some things that I can't explain to you clearly, but I really have to go back now, otherwise, I will regret it for the rest of my life!"

Emily stared in surprise and said, "That serious?"

"Yes!"

Emily hesitated, stammering, "But...Dad..."

"Didn't you say Dad went out? Then book me a plane ticket before he comes back! I need to leave here first!"

"Even if you book the ticket, you can't leave right away!"

Ouyang Xi said solemnly, "No matter what, I need to leave this house first!"

"Brother..." Emily said sadly, "Why do you treat this place like hell? This is your home, not hell."

A shadow flashed in Ouyang Xi's eyes, then turned into indifference, and he said, "You wouldn't understand."

Emily pouted, "Yes, I just don't understand, why are you like this to Dad... No matter what, he's still your father..."

Ouyang Xi glanced at her, "Emily's grown up? Trying to teach her brother how to do things?"

Emily panicked, "No!"

Finally, quite annoyed, she scratched her head and said, "If I book you a plane ticket, Dad will scold me to death. When he left, he told me to take good care of you."

“Then just say I escaped on my own.” Ouyang Xi sighed. “Fine, I’ll order it myself!”

Ouyang Xi looked around, then finally fixed his gaze on Emily. “Lend me your phone.”

Emily looked at her brother with unusual hesitation, her hand reaching into her pocket, unsure whether to take it or not.

Ouyang Xi emphasized, “I really have something important to do back home!”

“What…something more important than your health?”

Ouyang Xi said, “More important than my life, understand?”

Emily’s heart skipped a beat. She sighed again, then handed him her phone, staring blankly as he quickly dialed a number.

However, instead of booking a plane ticket, he made an international call. After a long wait, the call finally connected: "Enke!"

Enke's weak voice came from the other end: "Xi..."

Ouyang Xi asked warily, "What's wrong?"

Enke cleared her throat and said, "Nothing. How are you over there? Are you feeling better?"

Ouyang Xi frowned deeply: "I haven't settled accounts with you yet! What's wrong with you? How could I sleep for so long, and you even let the old man bring me back?"

"Xi..." Enke's voice was low: "I had no choice... He's your father, I have no right to stop him..."

Ouyang Xi's face was grim, but her tone changed: "I understand... I'll book a ticket right now! I'll try to get back as soon as possible!"

"No!" Enke immediately stopped her: "Don't come back!"

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Ouyang Xi was suspicious: "Has something happened?"

"Xi..."

"Speak!!"

"Our company...it's been ruined..."

Ouyang Xi's expression froze, his eyes filled with disbelief, his face deathly pale. After a long moment of stunned silence, he suddenly laughed, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "What did you say? Are you kidding me? Please, if you're going to joke, at least come up with something decent. How could such a big company just collapse like that?"

"Under normal circumstances, of course it wouldn't collapse...but..." Enke trailed off.

"But what?"

Enke stammered, undoubtedly testing Ouyang Xi's patience!

"Uncle...he teamed up with someone..."

Enke managed to squeeze out those few words through gritted teeth, but couldn't finish. He probably understood by now.

Ouyang Xi's voice was calm, speaking casually: "Teamed up with someone to ruin Tianhua?"

"...Yes."

The phone slammed onto the bed, and Enke's voice disappeared from the phone. Enke knew how shocked Ouyang Xi must be right now!

Ouyang Xi's face was extremely pale, his eyes brimming with a mixture of intense emotions, yet it was impossible to discern whether it was anger, hatred, sorrow, or grief…

Emily was utterly bewildered, yet couldn't help feeling a little panicked: "Brother… what's wrong with you?"

Ouyang Xi was very calm at this moment, a calmness that gave one the feeling of impending death. His pale, frost-covered fingers gently lifted the blanket, and his body, like a machine, mechanically got out of bed. He calmly changed his clothes; every movement, every expression seemed perfectly normal, but at this moment, it appeared eerily normal. Emily's heart pounded with alarming tension. She couldn't help but say, "Brother, you…"

Ouyang Xi finished dressing and headed towards the door…

Emily suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly said, “Brother, I forgot to mention, Dad has bodyguards at the door. You can’t get out like this.”

Hearing this, Ouyang Xi turned around, his expression lacking its usual sunny disposition. He calmly looked at her, “What do you plan to do?”

Emily sighed and said, “If you really want to leave, then I’ll have to distract them.”

She hoped her approach was right, Emily prayed silently. No matter what, it was all for her brother!

“Emily, thank you so much just now.”

Emily suddenly smiled and said, “Brother, I hope you can be happy every day. You said that to me when I was little, and I still think so now.”

Ouyang Xi turned around, hugged little Emily, and sincerely said, “Emily, no matter what happens, you will always be my most beloved little sister.”

Emily forced a smile and said, "The doctor said you can't be too stressed, brother. You must take good care of yourself, otherwise, I'll never forgive you."

Ouyang Xi hugged Emily and only said, "Everyone has their own fate."

Chapter 117.

Emily distracted the bodyguards at the door for Ouyang Xi, and then Ouyang Xi left the villa with extreme caution. He had lived here for over a dozen years, suppressing his emotions for more than a decade. He had sworn never to return, but now he was forced back. However, Ouyang Xi couldn't predict what would happen next, but he knew... He knew he had to leave. No matter which way he looked, he couldn't imagine how his so-called father would control him. Even a single day with the woman he so desperately longed for on the other side of the ocean gave him a premonition that he was about to lose her… Even if the company collapsed, even if his health failed, even if his life was hanging by a thread, he had to sever all ties with that woman…

Ouyang Xi didn't take anything with him, except for a wad of US dollars that Emily had slipped him before he left. He could give up anything else, but not money. He needed money to escape!

Even though Emily was clever, she couldn't fool the bodyguards for long. They quickly realized something was wrong and rushed to the room, only to find it empty. The bodyguards immediately called Huo Dongqing to inform him, and then led all the bodyguards to chase after Ouyang Xi!

Emily, her petite frame blocking the doorway, declared, "No! I absolutely will not allow anyone to anonymously pursue my brother!"

The head bodyguard, Qi Xian, said sternly, "Second Miss, please move aside!"

"This is the boss's order!" Qi Xian replied. "If Second Miss continues to obstruct us, what will we say when the boss blames us?"

"I'll talk to my father then!"

"Miss, please don't make things difficult for us..."

Seeing that force wouldn't work, Emily's face fell, and she looked at Qi Xian pitifully, pleading, "Please, let my brother go! He really needs his freedom right now, he has his own things to do. Please don't obstruct him, I beg you, let my brother go... I'll bear whatever happens..."

Qi Xian looked at the pitiful girl before him, hesitated for a moment, then his gaze darkened. He gave a signal to the two men behind him, who, disregarding whether she was the Second Miss or not, grabbed her and moved her aside. Qi Xian nodded slightly to Emily, who was glaring angrily at him, and said, "I'm sorry, Second Miss, I apologize for the offense."

“If anything happens to my brother…” Emily gritted her teeth and glared at Qi Xian, saying, “I will never let you get away with this! You despicable bastard Qi Xian!”

“Miss Ren will handle it then.” Qi Xian, who was only in his early twenties, said calmly, then led his bodyguards away quickly!

Emily could only shout angrily at Qi Xian’s cold back: “You can’t hurt my brother!!”

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That day, Emily was kept at home by two bodyguards, only allowed to move around the house. She couldn’t leave. But the more she was kept at home, the more uneasy she became. Her heart was filled with fear. She paced back and forth in the living room, her face anxious, her brows furrowed, and her fingers clenched tightly…

Brother, brother absolutely cannot be hurt…

Brother has important things to do, things more important than his life. He has his own freedom, his own right to choose. But how could they arrest him, how could they control his freedom?

Her brother, her only brother, she wanted him to smile happily every day…

She didn't want to see the light fade from his sharp eyes again, his figure as forlorn as a puppet…

Qi Xian, that despicable fellow!

Couldn't he just be disloyal this once? If Dad said one, it was one; if Dad said two, it was never three! From childhood to adulthood, she had never felt his loyalty was so hateful!

She had a terrible premonition. This time, would her brother… be able to successfully escape back to the mainland? Or was there… danger?!

Emily quickly shook her head, trying to dispel this premonition!

No—

her brother absolutely couldn't be hurt!!

The clock on the wall ticked away, marking the passage of time…

one hour, two hours, three hours…

Emily, restless in the hall, felt a dryness in her throat and got up to pour herself a glass of water. Looking at the crystal-clear glass, the water inside pure and transparent, Emily's gaze was fixed on the glass, but her vision was blurred, as if she were seeing another ethereal scene through it. She seemed to see… a chaotic brawl, her handsome brother being struck hard on the back of the head! Blood spurted out!

Emily jolted, her hand trembling violently, and the transparent glass slipped from her hand, falling to the floor with a sharp, jarring sound…

Far across the ocean, Xun Qianhuan felt the same way. Staring

blankly at the shards of glass on the floor, she slowly bent down, her mind reeling. The moment her hand touched a shard, red liquid oozed from her body…

Pain!!

The pain wasn't from the wound on her hand; compared to the wound on her hand, her heart ached even more.

Bei Yiwei walked in and, seeing the scene, immediately rushed over to her, frowning. "Don't move! You're bleeding! How could you be so careless? A girl's hands are so important."

Xun Qianhuan was somewhat confused and murmured, "Did something happen?"

Bei Yiwei paused slightly and said, "Silly girl, you're overthinking it. Don't worry about it, I'll stop the bleeding."

"Oh..."

Emily had been waiting in the living room the whole time, watching the time tick by, her heart pounding with anxiety...

Ever since the cup broke, Emily had had a worse premonition...

Her face grew paler and paler, her beautiful smile replaced by worry, as if every pore was tense and fearful...

Finally, around 4:14, the phone in the living room suddenly rang—

In that instant, Emily's slender body stiffened, and she abruptly turned to stare at the ringing phone. Her expression panicked, her heart pounding rapidly. Her delicate, pale fingers reached out to pick up the phone, but as the phone rang again, her trembling fingers withdrew. She dared not answer; the uneasy premonition was too strong. She had to admit how apprehensive she was about the outcome. After this back-and-forth struggle, she finally took a breath and picked up the receiver…!

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Chapter 118

One year later.

Xun Qianhuan stood in front of the Beishi Group building, looked up at the tall and magnificent structure, took a long, deep breath, and a radiant smile curved her lips!

Just then, Xun Qianhuan's cell phone rang.

Xun Qianhuan immediately took out her phone and saw it was a familiar number. She answered with a smile, "Wei, I'm already at the company entrance, why are you calling me?"

Bei Yiwei's surprised voice asked, "You really came to the company?"

Xun Qianhuan looked up at the sky, "Is it possible that I'm working at the company? Just give me any job you want! By the way, I can't be your secretary, that's too boring!"

"Okay, okay, I'll do as you say. Go report to the sales department. I'll give the department manager a heads-up."

Xun Qianhuan smiled and said, "Thanks!"

Hanging up the phone, she didn't care what kind of job it was, as long as it didn't give her time to overthink...

A smile appeared on her face, erasing the melancholy in her heart...

It had been a year. Xi, a whole year without any news. In that year, she had all sorts of hopes. She had searched for him endlessly, tried every possible method, but she couldn't find his whereabouts. It was as if this person named Ouyang Xi had vanished from the world...

How many nights had she wept silently, how many... That night, she couldn't sleep... Her mind was filled with that person's image—his smile, his gentleness, his beauty... everything... From the initial expectation, waiting, confusion, and despair... what a long and terrifying process it had been...

But miraculously, she made it through. She was certain that even without Xi, she could still live. With Bei Yiwei's companionship and Xin Tong's protection, she could still live well. It was just that somewhere deep inside, she always felt something was missing... But her life wouldn't stop because of that missing piece...

She emerged from despair once more, a reborn Xun Qianhuan!

Six months ago, she moved out of the Bei family home and rented a room on her own. She was living quite comfortably. Xun Xintong didn't go abroad but found a job in this city, and he was said to be doing quite well. Xun Qianhuan was naturally very happy for him. However, the relationship between her and him could never be exposed in the city. As for Bei Yiwei, he would come to her place every few days instead of staying in his own nice villa, and every time he could find an excuse that she couldn't refuse...

Xun Qianhuan habitually touched the hair on her forehead, looked at the building in front of her, and prepared herself to take a step forward. Just as she was about to step forward, Xun Qianhuan caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye. This caught Xun Qianhuan's attention. Xun Qianhuan turned her head and was slightly surprised. This woman—it was actually Xu Danni!

Xun Qianhuan exclaimed in surprise, "It's you?"

The beautiful and alluring Xu Danni, tall and stunning, looked at Xun Qianhuan with a hint of disdain and said, "Long time no see."

Xun Qianhuan suppressed her initial surprise, her face expressionless, and coldly replied, "It really has been a long time."

Xu Danni glanced sideways at Xun Qianhuan: "You work here too?"

"You don't mean you do too?"

"I was hired a couple of days ago. What about you? Did you also pass the interview?" Xu Danni's voice was soft but strange: "Could it be that you got in because of your relationship with the president..."

Xun Qianhuan was taken aback, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, and tried to remain calm, saying, "What's it to you? You should mind your own business!"

Xu Danni remained unfazed, smiling, "But thinking about it, it's not bad to have that kind of connection. How could someone like you get a job here?"

Xun Qianhuan laughed: "Yes, but I still got in."

Xun Qianhuan snorted inwardly, thinking, "What's with the arrogance? You were just a mistress before!"

Two women, each with their own unique charm, strode into the building. Xun Qianhuan ignored Xu Danni beside her, continuing on her way. Having once run a company, she knew where the sales department was and headed there with a clear purpose…

Xun Qianhuan walked, walked quickly, walked slowly…

Finally, she couldn't help but glance at Xu Danni beside her, wondering why she kept following her.

Until they both reached the sales department—

the two women stopped simultaneously, looking at each other in unison, exclaiming, “You're in this department too?!” / “You're in this department too?!”

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Emerging from the department manager's office, Xu Danni smiled radiantly. Xun Qianhuan secretly clenched her fists, turning her head away, trying her best not to look at that face; otherwise, she would have been tempted to punch that smug face!

Xu Danni said meaningfully, "This president, why did he only assign you this position? But it's not a big deal. Even with a higher position, without the ability, how long can you hold it?"

Xun Qianhuan gritted her teeth and glanced at Xu Danni: "Shut up!"

Xu Danni narrowed her beautiful eyes, her voice revealing no anger, only saying, "Xun Qianhuan, I won't hold it against you this time. But don't forget, I'm your boss. You can't be unaware of basic manners, can you?"

What?! Xu Danni is actually a department assistant?! And she's just a small employee in the sales department?! Does that mean she'll have to be subservient to Xu Danni in some future tasks?! .......................................................... Chapter 119 A New Official's Three Fires Upon Taking

Office ! Moreover, since the anger originated from Xu Danni, what kind of mentality and process Xun Qianhuan was going through in the face of this situation is unknown... On the first day, the two went to work together and things went relatively smoothly. Xu Danni didn't make things too difficult for Xun Qianhuan. However, every time Xun Qianhuan saw Xu Danni's arrogant demeanor, she felt extremely uncomfortable. Putting aside the fact that she used to be her dead husband's mistress, even now, how could she be so superior to her from the very beginning?! It's infuriating! This Bei Yiwei is also quite despicable. Why couldn't he have arranged things properly? He had to put her in the sales department, making her watch over Xu Danni every day. She felt like throwing up while eating. As soon as it was time to leave work, Xun Qianhuan immediately slipped out of the company and left early. Just seeing Xu Danni made her uncomfortable. She took a taxi home, and as soon as she entered the house, she smelled a delicious aroma. Sniffing the air, she went in and saw Xun Xintong coming out of the kitchen, carrying a plate of food.

Xun Qianhuan smiled slightly: "Why are you here today?"

Xun Xintong placed the dishes on the table and said, "Because I missed you, I came down from work early to make you dinner. Okay, get ready first, come and eat quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

"Okay," Xun Qianhuan said as she walked away, "Don't do this again, after all, work is more important."

"It's okay, is there anything else at the company?"

...

Xun Qianhuan sat down at the table, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat without any ladylike manners.

After eating for a while, Xun Qianhuan glanced at Xun Xintong, who was watching her, and asked, "Aren't you going to eat?"

Xun Xintong smiled and said, "I'll just watch you eat."

"Watching me eat will make you full?" Xun Qianhuan said, "I don't believe that."

"I'm not eating. If I'm full, I won't want to eat when I get home, and Mom will be suspicious, hehe."

Xun Qianhuan stuffed a bite of food into her mouth and said, "Oh, is that so?"

Xun Xintong smiled, and after a while, she added, "Mom arranged a blind date for you the other day."

"Cough cough cough..."

Xun Qianhuan quickly covered her mouth, almost coughing up the food in her mouth, showing how surprised she was.

Xun Xintong quickly patted her back to calm her down, saying, "Don't get so agitated."

Xun Qianhuan looked at Xun Xintong seriously and asked, "So what did you say? You weren't here to deliver a message for Mom, were you?"

Xun Xintong narrowed her eyes and said, "No, the people Mom chose weren't good enough for you, sister. I just said a few words for you in front of Mom, and then she gave up. So, don't worry, this kind of thing won't happen again."

Xun Qianhuan breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness. What era are we living in? Blind dates? Wasn't that wedding a lesson learned?"

Xun Xintong said, "That's what I told Mom, and she couldn't say anything after hearing that."

"Thank you, Xintong."

"What are you thanking me for? This is good for me too, isn't it?"

Xun Qianhuan smiled: "You don't want me to get married for the rest of your life, do you?" -

Actually, no matter what Xun Xintong hoped for, she had no intention of getting married again. As for marriage, all she felt was disappointment.

"So what if I never get married?" Xun Xintong said solemnly, "I just won't get married!"

"Alright." Xun Xintong smiled, his handsome face beaming, and said, "I'll take care of you for the rest of your life!"

"No way!" Xun Qianhuan glanced at him and said, "If you get married, you won't think like this in the future. You're only in your early twenties now, you have a long road ahead of you."

"We'll talk about the future later, who knows what will happen?" Xun Qianhuan brushed a strand of hair from Xun Xintong's forehead and gently kissed him.

Xun Qianhuan sighed inwardly, a touch of melancholy lingering...

After finishing her meal, Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xintong cleaned up the dishes together; it was still early.

At this moment, Xun Xintong couldn't resist kissing her body, but Xun Qianhuan felt a sudden unease. She let him kiss her, but couldn't help asking, "Xintong, what will you do if you find another girl you like?" Xun

Xintong paused, then looked up, his eyes filled with temptation, and said, "Impossible. My heart was completely taken by someone a long, long time ago. No one else can take it away..." Xun Qianhuan smiled at

his words and offered her lips, and a passionate encounter began...

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Xun Xintong didn't linger long. After he left, Xun Qianhuan went into the bathroom to shower, added some rose essential oil, and took a comfortable bath, closing her eyes to doze off.

She didn't know how much time had passed.

While still in the bathtub, she heard what sounded like the doorbell ringing. Xun

Qianhuan wondered if Xun Xintong had forgotten something and returned. But that was impossible; Xintong had a key to her house!

So, besides Xintong, it must be Bei Yiwei.

Thinking of that name, Xun Qianhuan frowned. Thinking of this person reminded her of Xu Danni, who had been so arrogant that day. She hated that woman from the bottom of her heart. A man had died because of her, and now she wanted to provoke her brother?

Xun Qianhuan stepped out of the bathtub, dried herself, and casually threw on a robe that had been prepared beforehand. She leisurely walked out of the bathroom, smoothing her long hair as she walked to the door. Opening the door, she leaned lazily against the wall, looking at the man she had long expected.

Xun Qianhuan glanced at Bei Yiwei and said, "The president of Peking University has graced us with his presence! I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly!" Bei Yiwei frowned

slightly, saying, "That sounds quite meaningful."

Xun Qianhuan raised an eyebrow: "Oh, really? I, Xun Qianhuan, don't have that many tricks up my sleeve."

Bei Yiwei's handsome, deep features possessed a unique and refined air. He smiled slightly: "Aren't you going to let me in?"

"Entering my humble abode would be beneath the dignity of a Peking University president... um..."

Before Xun Qianhuan could finish speaking, Bei Yiwei's tall frame leaned down, giving her no chance to escape. He embraced her delicate body, leaned in, and kissed her lips, sucking on her sweetness...

Xun Qianhuan tried to break free from his lips, but he pinned the back of her head with one hand. Her lips were at his mercy, and her body was held down so tightly that she couldn't move. Only her small hands clenched into fists, and she used all her strength to pound his body, pounding him again and again. Then, he remained unmoved, but her hands began to ache... Finally, it seemed as if her strength was being drained away little by little by his kisses...

She didn't remember how he closed the door or how he got her to bed. She only knew that after being tormented on the bed, she finally felt relieved after an orgasm, her body exhausted...

Xun Qianhuan turned her head away with a stern face, ignoring him. Bei

Yiwei, still lingering on her body, kissed her and said, "Baby, are you angry with me?"

Xun Qianhuan snorted, "How could I dare?"

Bei Yiwei stopped kissing her, lay on the bed, and looked up at the ceiling, saying, "Xu Danni, I didn't know she would come to the company."

"Who are you kidding?" Xun Qianhuan didn't believe him at all: "I'm not a three-year-old!"

"Why don't you believe me?" Bei Yiwei was a little displeased: "But a company president has new and dismissed employees every day. If I had to find out about each one, wouldn't I be incredibly busy? She came for the interview herself; I never expected her to come to the company! I only found out when I accidentally saw her at the company today."

Xun Qianhuan thought what he said made sense...

but she immediately dismissed the idea of forgiving him. By saying that, he had completely absolved himself of responsibility. Wasn't all her anger for nothing?

Ignore him, she still ignores him!!

Chapter 10 (Free)

Bei Yiwei had no choice but to hug her from behind, saying, "Alright, alright, baby, what do you want for me to stop being angry with you?"

Xun Qianhuan frowned unhappily, trying to pry his hands off, but he grabbed hers instead.

"Let go of me!"

"Don't be angry with me, okay?"

Xun Qianhuan said firmly, "No, very bad!"

Bei Yiwei exhaled, his gaze shifting, and said, "Then how about... I fire her?"

Xun Qianhuan was taken aback, still not turning to look at him, but there was a strange tone in her voice: "You're willing to do that?"

Bei Yiwei raised an eyebrow: "Why wouldn't I be willing?"

"Such a capable and beautiful woman, are you willing to let her leave like this?"

"Baby, don't talk nonsense, just say the word." Bei Yiwei said sincerely, "I can make her leave the company immediately!"

"No." Xun Qianhuan's eyes narrowed, and she thought deeply, "You can't fire her, I don't want anything to be affected because of me..."

If Bei Yiwei really fired Xu Danni, how could Xu Danni be willing to accept it? Wouldn't she go around 'spreading the news' everywhere?

“Then I can just find any reason to make her leave the company.”

“That’s pretty much it.” Xun Qianhuan said, “If this really has nothing to do with you, I can forgive you, but you don’t need to do something that makes other employees unhappy because of me… I was able to get into Bei’s because of you, and now I’m a little resentful…”

“You’re thinking nonsense…” Bei Yiwei picked up a strand of her hair, smelled it, and a fragrance wafted into his nose. He said softly, “I fought for Bei’s because of you, so you could say that Bei’s is yours…”

Xun Qianhuan sighed softly in her heart. She turned around and looked at Bei Yiwei’s handsome face, but remained silent, not saying a word.

Bei Shuowei gazed at her, quietly approaching her. They were so close they could clearly hear each other's breath and scent… A passionate kiss ensued…

Bei Shuowei's breathing grew increasingly rapid, yet his muscles remained taut. He rolled over, pinning Xun Qianhuan beneath him… His hands grew increasingly warm on her body, his eyes burning with desire…

Xun Qianhuan was also swept away by his kisses, yet she couldn't help but push him away, saying softly, "I'm a little tired today…"

Bei Shuowei stroked Xun Qianhuan's hair, embracing her, unable to resist kissing her again and again… His hands repeatedly caressed her delicate body… He tried hard to control himself, but… The more they kissed, the more captivated and intoxicated she became…

Xun Qianhuan felt her reason being gradually overwhelmed… However, her reason compelled her to push him away forcefully, and she couldn't help but say again, “Wei, stop kissing… Please, I’m really tired today, don’t torture me anymore, okay?”

She opened her eyes and looked at him with a slightly pleading gaze…

Meeting her gaze, all his movements on her suddenly stopped. After a pause, he said to her, “Sorry, baby, okay, I’ll let you go tonight, hehe, get some rest.”

He took a breath, climbed off her, spun around, and with his feet already on the ground, turned back and smiled at her.

She looked at him and said, "Don't leave tonight, stay."

"So," he smiled and leaned closer to her, "you're not angry with me anymore?"

"I..." Xun Qianhuan paused, then said, "Who said that? Don't think I'll forgive you so easily. If Xu Danni makes things difficult for me in the future, I'll take it out on you, hmph!" Bei

Yiwei's eyes were filled with extreme sadness: "Ah? You're not going to use me as a punching bag?"

"Of course I am!"

Bei Yiwei sighed noticeably and said, "Okay, punching bag it is then, I accept it. Sigh, who told me to fall in love with you, little one?"

As he spoke, he pinched her little cheek, full of affection.

Her delicate lips curved into a smile, she closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep peacefully…

Just as expected, the next day at work, Xu Danni gave her a hard time, assigning her a mountain of tasks. For familiar employees, this wasn't much, but she had only just arrived yesterday and didn't know much. To be given so much, she had to complete the work, find materials, shamelessly ask other senior colleagues for help, and be mindful of everyone's attitude!

At lunchtime, while all her colleagues had gone to lunch, she was still busy running around, her back aching, and she had to endure her hunger pangs to finish her work before her colleagues returned. Otherwise, her unfinished work would affect the efficiency of her colleagues!

Damn it!!

Xun Qianhuan slammed a pile of documents on the table, but to her surprise, most of them flew to the floor. Xun Qianhuan glared fiercely at the scattered documents, as if they were the very same hateful Xu Danni!

After staring for a long time, Xun Qianhuan stood up, her foot poised to stomp on the documents. But as soon as she lifted her foot, it froze in mid-air. "No way," she thought, "if I step on these documents, I'll just have to redo them all myself." Damn it! Xun Qianhuan clenched her fists and finally stomped her foot hard on empty air. Then, she angrily squatted down and picked up the documents one by one, head down, gritting her teeth. "Xu Danni, I will absolutely not let her get away with this!!!"

Picking up the documents, Xun Qianhuan slowly stood up, looking up dejectedly…

only to be surprised to see Bei Yiwei leaning against her, staring intently at her, asking, “Why aren’t you going to eat?”

Seeing this, Xun Qianhuan felt a pang of discomfort. Considering her pride, she simply said, “I want to finish all my work before I eat.”

Bei Yiwei couldn’t help but say, “Why don’t you go eat first? It’s not a big deal.”

“Of course, it’s not a big deal for the president, but as an employee of Bei Corporation, sitting in this position, receiving a salary, you have to do your job, don’t you?”

These words, of course, weren’t spoken by Xun Qianhuan, but by Xu Danni, who had appeared out of nowhere!

Xun Qianhuan quickly glanced at Xu Danni, then looked away, pretending to be carefully checking the documents, and replied, "The assistant is right."

Xu Danni gave Bei Yiwei a flirtatious wink: "Hehe, what do you say, President?"

Bei Yiwei remained expressionless, calmly glancing at Xu Danni without saying a word, then staring intently at Xun Qianhuan, as if trying to discern her thoughts.

Seeing that Bei Yiwei ignored her, Xu Danni turned her gaze to Xun Qianhuan and said, "Qianhuan, if you feel you can't do these things well, it's okay, I'll find someone else to do them. You don't need to do them, eating is the priority. Let's go eat first."

Her words were neither entirely smooth nor entirely unsmooth.

Xun Qianhuan rolled her eyes countless times in her mind and snorted coldly a thousand times.

A smile bloomed on her beautiful face as she stared at Xu Danni and said, "Thank you for your concern, assistant, but no need. I can handle this task myself."

"It's lunchtime now, but your colleagues will be here soon and need your documents. What should we do?"

What a good actress!

Xun Qianhuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll have it done before they get back."

Xun Qianhuan challenged Bei Yiwei, saying, "President, please go eat first. I'll finish this in a bit."

Bei Yiwei's eyes darkened, and he whispered, "Qianhuan... there's absolutely no need..."

Xun Qianhuan confidently replied, "Trust me, I can do it!"

Bei Yiwei was slightly taken aback.

At this moment, Xun Qianhuan glanced at the smug Xu Danni, thinking to herself: You remember this, Xun Qianhuan isn't someone to be trifled with!

Chapter 122 ("Nightly Ecstasy" Reappears)

After a long day of work, Xun Qianhuan endured her anger and finally made it to the end of the day. After work, she stood on the street for a long time, not wanting to go home so soon, feeling somewhat resentful. Finally, she simply went to a bar… Alone, she

ordered several bottles of strong liquor and began drinking them, one after another…

Occasionally, she wondered what sin she was committing. She could come and go freely at the Bei Corporation, yet she chose to put up with Xu Danni's temper!

But…

perhaps, she also wanted to prove… her true strength…

Immersed in the loud music of the bar, Xun Qianhuan gradually felt insignificant, her radiant glow almost obscuring her…

A waiter placed a drink on the bar.

Xun Qianhuan habitually reached for it, but unexpectedly, her other hand also reached for the glass at the same time, and then, with both hands, she gripped the glass tightly.

Xun Qianhuan looked up impatiently. It was an absolutely stunningly handsome face, with an elegant smile, captivating eyes, exquisite features, and a tall figure. He was a beauty, a beauty among men, even surpassing Ouyang Xi. It was a kind of feminine beauty.

Despite having seen countless handsome men, Xun Qianhuan couldn't help but secretly marvel. In just a moment, her gaze fell upon the wine glass. Her slender hand began to struggle to snatch it back from his grasp, while her other, fair and elegant fingers, seemingly casual, possessed considerable strength. Unable to grab the glass, Xun Qianhuan glared angrily at the handsome man. However, he suddenly extended his hand, blocking her view. Already somewhat drunk, Xun Qianhuan had no idea what he meant. Her eyes followed his hand as it moved in front of her. Just as she was about to realize what was happening, he timely withdrew his hand, and his other hand subtly released the wine glass…

Xun Qianhuan unhappily moved the wine glass in front of her, then looked at the inexplicable man and coldly said, "Are you bored?"

"It's been so long," the handsome man smiled, "Didn't you miss me at all?"

Xun Qianhuan frowned. Although she was somewhat disoriented, she was certain that this person had absolutely no connection to her past life, so how could she possibly miss him?

Xun Qianhuan scoffed, "If you wanted to get to know me, there was no need to do it this way, was there?"

With that, Xun Qianhuan raised her wine glass without hesitation and downed the wine in one gulp.

His captivating eyes were fixed on her, watching the wine slowly seep into her body…

He smiled, "Yilin, you're still the same as before."

Xun Qianhuan glanced at him sideways, inwardly scoffing. This man, who seemed so respectable, how could he be so blind to human nature?

Just like before, Xun Qianhuan held up a finger and waved it in front of her eyes, then said, "Open your eyes wider. By the way, are you wearing contact lenses?"

The man couldn't help but smile and said, "I really need to open my eyes wider. It's unbelievable, Yilin. You've been trying so hard to avoid me, but now, how come you're so careless? What a pity. Actually, I don't think this game is very fun. If I had known you could so easily succumb to 'Nightly Ecstasy,' I wouldn't have bothered to go to such lengths before."

She was completely baffled by his words. What... what was going on?

Yilin? Zun? Nightly Ecstasy?

She was now certain that he had indeed mistaken her for someone else, but... what was Nightly Ecstasy again?

"What did you say?" Xun Qianhuan couldn't help but reach out and unexpectedly touch his forehead, saying, "You don't have a fever? Which mental hospital did you come from?"

Xun Qianhuan's words made the man's graphic design face freeze for a moment, then he couldn't help but laugh, looking at her: "Yilin, you don't understand what I'm saying, do you?"

Xun Qianhuan quickly raised her hand in a stop gesture, saying, "Hey, sir, who are you? And who is Yilin? Let me tell you, you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not Yilin at all."

"Feng Yilin, still pretending?"

Xun Qianhuan glared at him: "Who's as bored as you?"

The man couldn't help but laugh, it was hard to tell if it was coldness or mockery: "You said you're not Yilin?"

Xun Qianhuan said clearly, word by word: "Qianhuan, my name is Xun Qianhuan!"

He stopped laughing and said solemnly: "Yilin, don't joke with me."

What a coincidence!

"Are you crazy?!" Xun Qianhuan blurted out, "I'm in a bad mood today, don't mess with me!"

The man's gaze deepened, his expression turning serious. Suddenly, he reached out with both hands towards Xun Qianhuan. Before she could react and could only stare in astonishment, he ripped her clothes down to her shoulders, revealing a patch of delicate

, white skin—completely bare. In an instant, his eyes flashed with an unfathomable light. Then, before anyone else could notice, he swiftly pulled her clothes back up, earning him a resounding slap from Xun Qianhuan! The slap stung her hand as she yelled, "Are you looking for death?!"

He wasn't surprised by Xun Qianhuan's slap; what surprised him was his own eyes and his intuition. This was the biggest joke he'd ever made in his life!

He'd mistaken her for someone else!!

It was clearly the same face, the same personality, even the same voice! And incredibly, he'd just clearly seen that woman enter this bar!

But…

even though he had just made a mistake, it seemed too late to make amends…

Night after night of ecstasy…

she had already taken this drug!

A long-term aphrodisiac…

Chapters 1-3 (Long-term Aphrodisiac)

“Gu Tiannian!!”

A clear but angry female voice rang out behind the man. Xun Qianhuan and the man turned around at the same time…

Xun Qianhuan was slightly drunk. When she saw that face, she blinked hard, closed her eyes tightly for a moment, and then opened them again. When she saw that face that was both familiar and unfamiliar, she immediately froze.

Was she dreaming?

Or was she looking in a mirror?

Both possibilities were possible, but impossible at this moment. Xun Qianhuan pinched her thigh hard; it hurt! She was proving that all of this was real! There was indeed a woman in front of her who looked exactly like her!

In fact, all three of them were stunned at this moment because of the two identical faces.

The three sat together at a table. Opposite Xun Qianhuan, besides the stunningly beautiful Gu Tiannian, was a girl who looked exactly like the secretary.

Xun Qianhuan picked up her glass and took a small sip of her drink; she dared not drink alcohol now.

After setting down her glass, Xun Qianhuan smiled at the two people opposite her, then fixed her gaze on the girl's face and asked, "You must be Yilin, right?"

The girl named Yilin smiled somewhat awkwardly and said, "Yes, yes, that's me."

After smiling, Yilin glared fiercely at the man beside her.

Xun Qianhuan exclaimed, "It's truly unbelievable! I never imagined there was someone in this world who looked so much like me!"

"Yeah, I thought I was dreaming just now."

Xun Qianhuan smiled, looking at the two people opposite her, and cautiously asked, "You two... are friends?"

Yi Lin's smile grew increasingly uneasy. Xun Qianhuan clearly saw that she was trying hard to keep her distance from the man beside her, as if afraid of touching something unclean. She laughed awkwardly, "I guess... I guess so, we grew up together since we were little."

Xun Qianhuan shook her head again with a sigh, saying, "It's really unbelievable that someone you grew up with would mistake you for someone else..." Xun Qianhuan suddenly paused, as if realizing she had said something wrong. She changed the subject, her voice bright as she smiled at Yi Lin, "In this world, if you truly like someone, you'll recognize them even with your eyes closed. Yi Lin, don't you think I'm right?"

Xun Qianhuan could tell that Gu Tiannian definitely liked Yi Lin beside him!

Yes, she didn't like Gu Tiannian. Okay, she admitted it, she had a bit of a bad side!

As soon as Xun Qianhuan finished speaking, Yi Lin immediately clapped her hands: "Yes, that's absolutely right!"

"Between lovers, there must be honesty and openness, no ulterior motives, and respect for each other's wishes..."

"That's right, that's right..."

"Between lovers..."

"Yes, yes..."

Xun Qianhuan rattled off a whole bunch of things...

Yi Lin was practically ready to run up to Xun Qianhuan and give her a big hug!

"Qianhuan, hey, I feel like we not only look alike, but we also get along so well. Why didn't we meet sooner?"

Indeed, it felt like they had met too late!

The two women laughed excitedly, ignoring the incredibly handsome man beside them who now had a dark expression.

The two women's criticism was clearly directed at Gu Tiannian!

After their hearty laughter, Xun Qianhuan suddenly stopped laughing, stared at Gu Tiannian, and said coldly, "Hey."

Gu Tiannian didn't have a good impression of Xun Qianhuan either. This woman was too blatant! Knowing full well that he liked Yilin, she actually berated him to his face, her words a mix of open and subtle attacks! He was furious, suppressing his displeasure, and glared at Xun Qianhuan, saying, "What are you doing?"

"What were you saying earlier... something... 'Nightly Ecstasy'?"

Just from the name, he knew it wasn't anything good!

Before Gu Tiannian could speak, Yilin exclaimed in surprise, staring at Xun Qianhuan, "How did you know?"

Xun Qianhuan glanced at Gu Tiannian: "He said it... what is it?"

Yilin's expression turned serious, looking at Gu Tiannian, "Hey, you didn't... give her that thing..."

Gu Tiannian's expression instantly became complicated. He put his hand to his lips, coughed lightly, and said, "That..."

Seeing his expression, Yilin sensed something was wrong and immediately said, "Gu Tiannian, you didn't... give her that medicine, did you?"

Hearing Yilin's anxious voice, Xun Qianhuan couldn't help but frown.

Gu Tiannian looked somewhat annoyed, his brows furrowed. After stammering for a while, he finally said, "I mistook her for you just now..."

Yi Lin was shocked, her eyes filled with irreparable regret.

Staring at Gu Tiannian, she said angrily, "You wretched guy, why would anyone research that kind of drug? Trying to use me as a guinea pig is one thing, but you actually..."

Gu Tiannian lowered his head, his beautiful face filled with sorrow. Humans are bound to make mistakes...

"What are you talking about? What kind of drug is that?!" Xun Qianhuan guessed, "It's not... an aphrodisiac, is it?"

Yi Lin turned her head awkwardly to look at Xun Qianhuan.

Gu Tiannian looked up at her, slightly embarrassed.

They both nodded simultaneously!

Xun Qianhuan slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "What?!"

Since things had come to this point, Yi Lin swallowed hard and continued, "And... it's long-term..."

Chapter 124

"Give me the antidote!"

Xun Qianhuan stretched out her hand and immediately asked Gu Tiannian for it—yes, it was what she owed her!

Gu Tiannian shook his head, saying helplessly, "I'm sorry, I research medicine, not antidotes. Besides, I don't know how to cure this one, and I have no interest in researching antidotes right now."

Xun Qianhuan's slender hand trembled slightly, her eyebrows twitched, her chest heaved, her face alternated between pale and flushed, and her gaze seemed to burn the handsome man before her. How hateful! How hateful!

Yi Lin looked at Gu Tiannian and said, "Hey, didn't you say that pregnancy would cure it?"

"That's true..." Gu Tiannian raised an eyebrow and said, "But, the one I just developed, I added a little something, so even if I'm pregnant..."

Xun Qianhuan glanced at Zhuo Zhi, picked up a drink, and sprayed it in his face, covering his beautiful face with liquid...

Gu Tiannian closed his eyes, remaining calm, neither angry nor hateful, as the sticky liquid slowly trickled down his cheek...

How hateful!

Yi Lin panicked for a moment and quickly ran to Xun Qianhuan's side, grabbing her arm and saying, "Qianhuan, Qianhuan, don't get excited, please don't get excited. Everyone makes mistakes. I'll apologize to him on your behalf. Please don't..." blame him...

Yi Lin really couldn't bring herself to say these words. He had inexplicably drugged Xun Qianhuan, how could she not blame him?

Xun Qianhuan looked at her calmly: "Don't want what?"

Yi Lin lowered her head involuntarily: "I apologize to you on his behalf..."

Xun Qianhuan's body was wooden, and her gaze towards Yi Lin was somewhat strange. She said, "Why are you apologizing to me?"

"I..."

"Hey, Yi Lin, when did you become so eager to stick your neck out? I'm the one who's wrong in this matter, what are you doing?"

Yi Lin glared at her fiercely: "Shut up!"

"That's true..."

"Go wash your face, it's disgusting!"

Gu Tiannian seemed to only realize this now, touching his face, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, and had to half-cover his face as he walked inside...

Watching Gu Tiannian leave, Xun Qianhuan's expression changed, and she looked at Yi Lin playfully: "You like him, don't you?"

Otherwise, why would she stand up for him?

"Ah..." Yi Lin was slightly taken aback, her face flushing slightly. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Xun Qian Huan tapped her forehead. "Still not admitting it!"

"Originally..."

"Don't tell me you don't like him. Do you think you can hide this from me?" Xun Qian Huan said. "So, stop lying to yourself."

Yi Lin was a little embarrassed and didn't want to continue the topic. Instead, she asked, "Have you ever been married?"

Xun Qian Huan shrugged, looking at Yi Lin. "Do I look like I've been married?"

Yi Lin shook her head, then sighed...

Xun Qian Huan smiled. "But, there are people who like me."

Yi Lin still frowned. "You haven't even gotten married, and you've already been drugged with this awful aphrodisiac! How can this happen? And that guy never researches an antidote! It's infuriating! That's why I don't experiment on myself!"

Xun Qianhuan was still somewhat incredulous: "Is there really such an aphrodisiac?"

Yilin nodded: "Yes..."

"He developed it himself?" _

"Yes, someone experimented with it before, and it is indeed long-lasting." Yilin said, "However, that woman recovered after she got pregnant."

"What's her name? I'll visit her sometime."

"I think her name is something like Tang Sula."

"Oh..."

"Why... do you seem not too worried?"

"It's not really a worry..." Xun Qianhuan cheered and said, "It doesn't matter whether I take it or not now."

Bei Yiwei and Xun Xintong basically don't let her off the hook every night... sigh...

"What do you mean?"

Xun Qianhuan was taken aback and quickly said, "Uh... nothing."

As they left the bar, Yi Lin apologized to Xun Qianhuan repeatedly, saying, "Qianhuan, I'm so sorry, I don't even know what to say anymore. It's all because of me. If it weren't for me, you would also..."

Xun Qianhuan quickly raised her hand to stop, saying, "Alright, alright, Yi Lin, I've told people countless times that this was purely an accident. Considering how well we clicked and how similar we look, I won't hold it against you..."

Yes, she was only letting this almost perverted man go because of Yi Lin. Otherwise, she would have given him a good beating!

"Thank you..."

Xun Qianhuan cheered and pulled Yi Lin aside. Making sure Gu Tiannian couldn't hear her, she whispered, "Actually, there are plenty of handsome men out there now, you don't need to..."

Yi Lin smiled and said, "It's different..."

Xun Qianhuan was stunned. What she said made perfect sense. How could one explain liking someone?

Shaking his head,

Gu Tiannian felt awkward and said, "Hey, girl, can we go now?"

Yi Lin replied irritably, "Can't you wait a bit?"

Gu Tiannian blew on his hair to clear his forehead...

The two women exchanged phone numbers before preparing to leave.

Before leaving, Gu Tiannian turned back to look at Xun Qianhuan and said, "Actually... that drug should be neutralized in three to five years..."

Xun Qianhuan rolled her eyes. Wasn't that obvious?!

Chapter 125

"Nightly Ecstasy"...

Xun Qianhuan felt incredulous that she actually had such a drug in her body?

Back home, Xun Qianhuan groped her way to open the door. The house was quiet and dark. Although she couldn't see, she was very familiar with the place, having lived there for a long time and with all the furnishings designed by herself. She didn't want to turn on the lights; the darkness was fine, it would calm her mind. She went to the coffee table, poured herself a glass, and drank it. The water made her feel much better, but after a short while, she felt hot again. Xun Qianhuan poured herself another glass, but it didn't help; she still felt hot. She breathed heavily.

What was wrong?

Xun Qianhuan suddenly became alert, her body tensing, but she was suddenly embraced by a warm hug. Xun Qianhuan was already burning hot, and this warm embrace only fueled her desire, making her breath quicken. Her small hands reached for the large hand on her waist, trying to pull it away, but the hand grabbed hers and began to caress her body… Letting

him caress her, Xun Qianhuan nestled in his arms: “Bei Yiwei, when did you get here?”

“A long time ago, I came right after work. I found the keys I lost last time.” Bei Yiwei asked, “You came back so late today, where did you go?”

“Where I went is none of your business,”

he whispered in her ear, “I was just worried about you.”

“I just went out for a walk to clear my head.”

“Were you upset today?” Bei Yiwei said, “It wasn’t necessary at all. You don’t like that woman, so why did you have to put up with her?”

"I just want to prove myself!"

He turned her around, kissed her neck, and whispered, "You're just being stubborn. You're only hurting yourself. It's not worth it to make yourself angry over that woman. It makes me feel bad too. I never liked that woman anyway."

"You're not saying this to please me, are you?"

Xun Qianhuan let him kiss her, because his kiss made her feel a little better...

"Yes...no."

"What?"

"Because of that woman, my brother...he passed away. What kind of attitude do you think I should have towards her?" Bei Yiwei's cold tone suddenly changed, "I'm telling you this now to make you happy. Don't let that woman's situation make you feel so resentful."

"Don't talk nonsense, I didn't."

"Okay, okay, that's good..."

Bei Yiwei smiled, and began a tender kiss.

A soft moan rose, a beautiful melody filling the air... After a blissful encounter, Xun Qianhuan lay beside him, drenched in sweat, her body still seemingly unsatisfied. This prompted her to kiss Bei Yiwei again, who was watching her intently, teasing his sensitive spots...

Bei Yiwei's breath became ragged again, shifting from passive to active, kneading her breasts and kissing her skin. He couldn't help but say, "Baby, you seem particularly passionate today."

Xun Qianhuan vaguely knew that this must be the effect of the aphrodisiac. She wanted to control herself, yet she was controlled by herself; desire overwhelmed her entire body. She only wanted him...

Her lower body was still wet, making his entry very smooth. A series of vigorous thrusts satisfied their mutual desires...

Xun Qianhuan ultimately didn't tell him about the aphrodisiac. This pleased him greatly, and he said, "That's great, Qianhuan. I thought you didn't need me at all, but it seems that's not the case."

Chapter 126

Xun Qianhuan originally planned to deal with Xu Danni, whom she loathed to the core, but Bei Yiwei actually took it upon himself to fire her! In fact, his actions did avoid the trouble of discord, but soon after, someone in the company spread some gossip, saying that Xun Qianhuan had seduced the president and whispered in his ear, which was why Xu Danni was suddenly fired!

Bei Yiwei didn't care about any of this. In Xun Qianhuan's opinion, he probably wanted everyone to know about her relationship with Bei Yiwei.

From then on, her colleagues in the company looked at her differently, which made Xun Qianhuan feel like she couldn't breathe if she stayed in the company for even a second longer.

Finally, she clapped her hands, threw down her work, and ran straight into the CEO's office in full view of everyone. Before the door even closed, some colleagues couldn't help but steal glances. They saw Xun Qianhuan casually sit down in the CEO's chair, arms crossed, and say, "This Bei Yiwei is so mean! I quit!" His

usually stern face now held a faint smile, and he looked at Xun Qianhuan with doting

eyes, saying, "Okay." Xun Qianhuan glared at him and said, "Is this the result you wanted after all this?"

Bei Yiwei winked at her, leaned closer, and said, "What do you think, baby?"

Xun Qianhuan looked at him and suddenly smiled, "You can do that, but I have a condition: you have to pay me my salary ten times over!"

Bei Yiwei stared at her and smiled, "Your appetite..."

Xun Qianhuan interrupted, "Is it huge?" Xun Qianhuan suddenly smiled and said, "That's right, my appetite is just that big. Who told you to run into me, Xun Qianhuan?"

Bei Yiwei said unhurriedly, "What I mean is..."

Xun Qianhuan didn't want to listen to his rambling and said directly, "One word, agree or not?!"

Bei Yiwei continued, "Your appetite... is it that small?"

Xun Qianhuan looked directly at Bei Yiwei, paused slightly, then pursed her lips and said nothing more.

Bei Yiwei took the opportunity to lightly kiss her on the cheek and said, "I've told you many times, the whole company plus all my people are yours. Why can't you understand?"

Although they couldn't hear Bei Yiwei's voice, his kiss drew gasps from the peeping employees...

So, Xun Qianhuan really is the president's mistress?! It's unbelievable! I'd only heard rumors before, but I'd always found it ridiculous. How could this be? The CEO is such an outstanding man, incredibly successful in his career, and absolutely top-notch in looks! What kind of woman couldn't he have? But why would he choose a woman who has absolutely no redeeming qualities? Could this be love?

Xun Qianhuan couldn't help but touch her arm and said, "Bei Yiwei, can you stop being so mushy?"

Bei Yiwei put his arm around her shoulder and chuckled softly, "I can't help it. When I meet you, I can't resist. What do you suggest?"

"Alright," Xun Qianhuan said, feigning nonchalance, "You'd better remember what you just said. Whether it's your company or your… person, they're mine too!"

Bei Yiwei said indulgently, "Yes, I'll definitely remember, hehe."

"Sigh," despite Bei Yiwei's words, Xun Qianhuan couldn't help but sigh, "It seems I should come to the company less often in the future. I guess there are hardly any people who don't know about our relationship now."

"That's good too. Let them know your status in the company, so you don't suffer unnecessary grievances sometimes."

These words truly touched Xun Qianhuan's heart, filling her with indescribable emotion. She smiled and said, "Could you not be so good to me?"

Bei Yiwei's lips curled into a smile as he said, "I can't. Because being good to you is being good to me. If you suffer grievances and feel bad, I will feel bad too, do you understand?"

Xun Qianhuan smiled, "I don't understand at all."

"You dare?"

"What wouldn't I dare?"

"Okay, then I'll make you try it once, hehehe..." He tickled her.

"No... hehehe..."

Xun Qianhuan drew back the curtains, opened the window, opened her arms, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and smiled slightly.

The sunlight shone on her face, extremely warm, the air was fresh, and she felt refreshed.

Suddenly, a pair of hands wrapped around her waist from behind, and her delicate body fell into a warm embrace. She could still smell a faint, pleasant scent, which belonged to Xin Tong.

Xun Qianhuan smiled: "You're awake?"

"Ah, so you were pretending to be asleep."

Xun Xintong smiled and said, "Because I wanted to see you wake up before me, it makes me so happy."

"Okay, okay, as long as you're happy, do whatever you want."

Xun Xintong leaned down and rested his head on her shoulder, saying, "If only this kind of happiness could continue forever..."

Between him and her, it had always been an absolute secret! Apart from Bei Yiwei remaining silent, no one else knew, including their parents. Yes, anyone could know, but how could their parents accept such a shameful matter?

How could there be walls that never close?

Although they were avoiding the issue now, they would face it one day; the truth was the truth.

Xun Qianhuan whispered, "Xintong, what will you do if Mom and Dad find out about this?"

"Why do you only think of me?" Xun Xintong took a breath and said, "You don't need to worry about me. Even if Mom and Dad find out, even if they try to stop me, they can't stop my heart. If I can't be with you... I'd rather... die."

"No... you can't!" Xun Qianhuan exclaimed in horror, "Xintong, even if that day comes, you can't do anything foolish, you know? You have to live well. As long as you live, there's a chance."

Xun Xintong smiled upon hearing this and said, "Sister, even if I die now, I'll have no regrets."

Xun Qianhuan blurted out, "If you die, what will I do?"

Xun Xintong said softly, "I'm only saying what I'm afraid of, but I won't do anything to make you sad."

“Remember what you said.”

Xun Xintong tightened his grip on Xun Qianhuan’s waist. After a moment, he said, “I’m sorry, it’s all because of me that you can’t face your parents…”

Xun Qianhuan smiled slightly, “How can you blame me? Blame those damned ethical taboos! Hehe, but I don’t blame anyone!”

As she whispered, the doorbell suddenly rang. The doorbell was like a bad omen, playfully striking at the two of them. However, Xun Qianhuan didn’t think much of it and went straight to open the door in her pajamas. Chapter

127

Xun Qianhuan gently opened the door. A cool breeze blew in from outside, ruffling her hair. She looked up, her gaze froze, and her face instantly turned pale.

Her throat seemed to be tied in knots, and she stood there stunned for a long time until Xun Xintong walked over and said, “Qianhuan, who is it?”

As the voice stopped, Xun Xintong’s steps also stopped, staring blankly at the two people standing in the doorway.

"Mom..."

Upon seeing Xun Xintong, Xun's mother's expression immediately changed drastically: "Xun Xintong, you really are here?"

Without a word, Xun's mother walked into the house, looked around, and then turned to look at the two siblings: "Xun Qianhuan, you're something else, not even calling home for so long?"

Xun Qianhuan said shamefully: "Mom..."

"Don't you call me Mom? Don't you even see us two elders?!"

Xun Qianhuan blurted out wearily: "No..."

"Then why haven't you called home for so long, without a word?!" Xun's mother frowned: "Is it... that you're hiding something? Something you can't even tell us?!"

Xun Qianhuan panicked: "Mom..."

Xun Xintong couldn't help but interrupt: "Mom... don't talk to Qianhuan... sister like that!"

Xun's mother glared at her and said: "Shut up!"

Xun Xintong had no choice but to shut up.

Xun's mother's attention then turned to Xun Xintong, and she said: "Tell me, you didn't come home all night yesterday, you spent it here?"

Xun Xintong lowered her head and remained silent.

"Didn't you say before that you didn't know where your sister lived?"

Xun's mother said coldly, "Then what's going on now?"

Xun Qianhuan then said, "I told Xin Tong not to tell you and Dad."

"So that means you two siblings are actually in frequent contact? And Xin Tong doesn't come home all night, she's been staying with you?"

Xun Qianhuan gritted her teeth, unsure what to say.

Xun's mother took a deep breath, glancing at their pajamas—clearly matching couple pajamas—and grew increasingly annoyed. "Look at you two! Go change your clothes!"

she said. Xun's mother's words made Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xin Tong realize something, and they both turned and walked towards the only bedroom…

After only two steps, Xun Qianhuan suddenly stopped, feeling uneasy…

Xun's mother, however, reacted faster. Her gaze sharpened, and she immediately entered the bedroom first, standing at the door… She froze. It was a double bed, with obvious marks on it. The next moment, Xun Jingping went berserk, rummaging through the room, searching for condoms, men's underwear, and other such items…

Xun Qianhuan stood there, stunned, not knowing what to do. She clutched her clothes tightly, watching her mother's increasingly agitated actions, her heart trembling…

It all happened so suddenly, so quickly, like being caught red-handed the moment after committing a crime. She was caught completely off guard…

There were many questions. Why did her mother suddenly arrive? No one knew she lived here except Bei Yiwei and Xun Xintong. She trusted Bei Yiwei and Xun Xintong completely. So how did her mother know she was staying here? Moreover, from the moment her mother appeared at the door, the way her mother looked at her and Xintong was drastically different, as if she vaguely knew something…

What was going on?

Of course, the only possibility was that someone had informed on them!

But who was it?!

If it was Bei Yiwei, then it would be too obvious, absolutely impossible!

Xun Xintong felt the same way, but his thoughts were more focused on Xun Qianhuan. He knew how scared and terrified she was. He held her and comforted her, but he dared not move. It seemed that any further movement would only make things worse.

When Xun's mother turned to look at Xun Qianhuan, her eyes held the deepest pain, her face extremely pale. Her voice was unreadable, a mixture of anger, resentment, and hatred. She said, "Xun Qianhuan, is this your life now?"

The daughter she had painstakingly raised, who thought herself so obedient and sensible, had seen this today…

Xun Qianhuan lowered her head. Just as she had thought, what was coming would eventually come, and what had to be faced would eventually be faced.

Xun Qianhuan responded, "Yes."

Xun Jingping gripped the wardrobe door tightly, her voice trembling as she asked, "Who are you living with now?"

Xun Qianhuan answered truthfully, "Just me."

"Still trying to lie?" Xun's mother grabbed a handful of men's clothes and threw them out. "Then what are these?!"

Xun Qianhuan closed her eyes, her mind seemingly frozen for a moment, unable to think of anything, not even the simplest excuse.

She remained silent, and her mother spoke for her, "These belong to Xintong, right?"

Among these clothes, she recognized several pieces; she had bought them for her son herself, so she knew them intimately.

Xun Qianhuan looked up in astonishment, her chest feeling as if something was blocking it, both oppressive and painful.

"Xintong usually lives here," Xun's mother said expressionlessly, "but there's only one bed here..."

Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xintong's hearts clenched simultaneously...

Xun's mother suddenly said, "Then Xintong sleeps on the sofa, right?"

Xun's mother's voice was not just a question; deep within that question lay a strong expectation.

Xun Qianhuan looked at her mother with a guilty conscience, but nodded resolutely and said, "Yes."

There were some things she already understood in her heart, but because she dared not accept them, she made excuses for herself, trying to hide them from herself and skip over the truth…

"Alright, Xun Qianhuan, I won't care how you live from now on." Xun's mother looked at Xun Xintong and said, "Xintong, let's go home. You're not allowed to come to this house again without my permission!"

Xun's mother's tone was so certain and resolute!

Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xintong were both stunned!! Xun

Qianhuan felt a pang of heartache…

She had considered all the possible consequences of her actions being exposed, but she hadn't imagined this outcome. Her mother hadn't scolded her, hadn't done anything to her, hadn't even given her a second glance. It seemed that, intentionally or unintentionally, she was gradually ignoring her, and then erasing her…

She could accept whatever her mother wanted her to do, whether it was beatings, scolding, or even more cruel punishments. However, she didn't want this outcome; such indifference was the most painful! The physical pain could disappear, but the turmoil in her heart could not be forgotten!

Is she... going to lose her mother?

Xun Xintong's brows furrowed, and he resolutely said, "Mom, you can't do this!!"

"I'm your mother, why can't I do this? I gave birth to you and raised you, and now you won't even do this much?!"

Xun Xintong remained unmoved, continuing, "Mom, you already know, don't you? Since you know, why pretend you don't know and try to cover up the truth? Mom, what has happened can't be hidden. More precisely, it's the heart, the feelings in the heart can't be hidden..."

Xun's mother couldn't listen anymore, and she angrily shouted, "Shut up, shut up, shut up!!!"

Xun Qianhuan quickly pulled Xun Xintong back, signaling him to say less; there was no point in saying more when his mother was so emotional.

However, for Xun Xintong, some things had been hidden for too long, and when the time came to reveal them, the more he tried to hide them, the more impulsive he became!

Xun Xintong's handsome face now radiated an undeniable air of heroism. He resolutely declared, "Mom, that's right, I've fallen in love with my sister, and we're already together!!" (Chapter 128,
December 3rd)

Xun Xintong's words were shocking. Upon hearing this, Xun's mother's face changed drastically, and she trembled uncontrollably. She stared intently at Xun Xintong, unable to catch her breath, and looked as if she was about to collapse. Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xintong quickly rushed forward to support her. Xun Qianhuan glared at Xun Xintong and said, "Xun Xintong, say less!"

Xun Xintong's expression was also anxious, but he didn't regret speaking out.

Xun Qianhuan gently patted her mother to help her catch her breath, her heart filled with indescribable emotions. Xun's mother quickly regained her composure

, forcefully pulled Xun Qianhuan away, straightened up, and without a word, slapped Xun Qianhuan across the face.

The sound of "smack!" rang out.

Xun Xintong blurted out, "Mom!!"

Xun Qianhuan's face was turned to the side by the slap, and her delicate face immediately swelled up, the five finger marks clearly visible, and her face burned with pain.

Xun Qianhuan subconsciously touched her cheek, then froze. It would be a lie to say her face didn't hurt, but compared to her heart, it was nothing.

Xun Qianhuan took a breath: "If hitting me can make you feel better, then hit me."

Xun Xintong put her arm around Xun Qianhuan's shoulder, carefully examining the swollen part of her left cheek, her face showing undisguised heartache, and couldn't help but say: "Mom, how could you be so cruel? She is, after all, still..."

Looking at Xun Xintong and Xun Qianhuan now, Xun's mother would have previously thought it was just a good sibling relationship. But now, it was like sand had been lodged in their eyes, glaring at them fiercely. Xun's mother glared at the two of them and roared, "Xun Qianhuan, wake up! Wake up! He's your brother! Don't you understand? You'll ruin him! You'll ruin his life!" As she spoke, she stepped forward, grabbed Xun Qianhuan's hair, and forcefully pulled her away from Xun Xintong's arm. Xun Qianhuan was like a puppet, completely at her mercy.

"Mom, what are you doing?!"

Xun Xintong quickly stopped Xun's mother, grabbing her hand.

Xun's mother roared, "Xin Tong, let go of her!"

"This isn't her fault," Xun Xin Tong said, adjusting their positions. "I was the one who started it, it was me! Why blame my sister? Even if it's Mom, she can't just hit people, can she?"

Xun's mother nearly went mad: "This is outrageous! This is truly outrageous!!"

Xun Qian Huan stood there blankly, head bowed, and whispered, "Mom, whatever you want to say to me, I have nothing to say. But, your health isn't good, don't upset yourself."

"Don't upset yourself?!" Xun's mother said as if she'd heard an extremely ridiculous joke, "Do you think your words are utterly hypocritical? Xun Qian Huan, I used to treat you so well..."

Xun Qian Huan stared at her mother in astonishment, unsure what to say...

Xun Xin Tong calmly said, "Mom, I think we should have a serious talk about my sister and me."

"Talk? What's there to talk about?!" Xun's mother glared at the two of them and said, "There's nothing to talk about. I only have one thing to say: your relationship must end completely from today onwards, and you are never allowed to see each other again!"

Xun Qianhuan gasped and slowly withdrew her fingers. Xun Xintong was

shocked and blurted out, "Mom, how could you do this?! Don't you think this is cruel?"

"Cruel?" Xun's mother said expressionlessly, "Then, isn't what you did cruel to us as parents?"

"Mom..." Xun Qianhuan raised her head and whispered, "Besides saying sorry, I have nothing else to say. However, if you ask me not to see Xintong again... I can't do it..."

Xun Xintong looked at Xun Qianhuan in surprise, not expecting her to say that. She felt somewhat comforted and also gained a lot of courage.

"You..." Xun's mother was furious, pointing a finger directly at Xun Qianhuan, saying, "Are you trying to kill me with anger?!"

Xun Xintong interjected at the right moment, "Mom, I can't do that either."

"You...you all..." Xun's mother was both angry and grief-stricken, standing there, overwhelmed with hatred but unsure how to vent it, her body trembling. Finally, she said, "Fine, Xun Xintong, if you don't leave her, then I'll die right here! You can try if you don't believe me!" [

Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xintong were stunned. The atmosphere was extremely tense!

Xun Xintong stepped forward and said, "Mom, then, the one who should die is me."

Xun's mother's eyes widened in shock!] Unable to speak for a long time, a sharp pain shot through her chest. She instinctively clutched her chest, her head spinning…

By the time Xun Qianhuan came to her senses, her mother had already fainted and was about to collapse…

“Mom!”

Xun Qianhuan stood quietly in the hospital corridor, expressionless, head bowed, her thoughts unreadable. Only her fingers, holding her bag, trembled uncontrollably.

She could still vaguely recall the doctor's words: “Your mother is at this age, and her heart isn't good to begin with. Her fainting today shows the severity of her illness. Therefore, you absolutely mustn't let her be stimulated during this time. She needs to rest well, otherwise…”

She didn't know how much time had passed… until the moment the ward door opened, Xun Qianhuan abruptly looked up.

Xun Xintong stood at the door, his gaze meeting hers at the same time. After a moment, he walked over to her and said, "Don't worry, Mom just fell asleep."

Xun Qianhuan breathed a slight sigh of relief and responded softly, "That's good."

Xun Xintong gazed deeply at her, then suddenly reached out and hugged her, gently comforting her, "Don't worry, all of this will pass."

Xun Qianhuan felt a little uncomfortable, her arms pressed against his chest, trying to create distance between them. Sensing her resistance, Xun Xintong hugged her even tighter.

Xun Qianhuan could only bury her head in his chest and say, "Xintong, I think we should... not see each other for a while..."

Xun Xintong was startled, released her, and stared at her in surprise: "What did you say?"

Xun Qianhuan lowered her head and whispered, "Mom fainted today because of us... Mom's health is too poor right now. If we upset her again, I'm afraid..."

"Don't be afraid, nothing will happen, Mom will definitely be alright," Xun Xintong said anxiously, "Qianhuan, no matter what, let's not separate, okay? Otherwise, I won't be able to bear it. No matter what happens, let's face it together." Xun

Qianhuan bit her lip, her eyes stinging: "But, Mom... I really don't know what to do. I really didn't expect things to turn out like this..."

Chapter 129 (The End)

"Cough cough..."

Xun Xintong was holding Xun Qianhuan when he suddenly heard a cough. The two instinctively let go of each other and looked at the person coughing. It was Xun's father. Xun

Xintong and Xun Qianhuan immediately felt uncomfortable and lowered their heads slightly.

Xun's father's face was covered in wrinkles, which made him appear much kinder. His deep-set eyes were dark and unfathomable. He sighed softly, saying little, and asked, "How is Mom now?"

Xun Xintong replied, "In the ward, asleep now."

"Okay, I'll take care of things at the hospital. You two can go and do what you need to do."

Xun's father glanced at the two of them, then turned his slightly overweight body and stepped into the ward, leaving Xun Qianhuan and Xun Xintong staring in astonishment at his retreating figure.

Strange, why could Dad see them, understand their current relationship, yet remain so calm?

"Qianhuan, you go home first. I still have to go to the company."

"Okay, be careful on the way."

Xun Xintong responded with an "okay," but after taking only two steps, she turned back, looking at Xun Qianhuan with some concern, and said, "How about I take you home first?"

Xun Qianhuan forced a smile and said, "No need, I can go back by myself. You need to go to the company."

"But..."

"There are no buts. You go to the company, don't worry about me. I'm going home now. Bei Yiwei said the nanny will be coming today."

A few days ago, Bei Yiwei told her that he would hire a nanny for her, and this so-called nanny would definitely be a surprise!

He wanted to see if a nanny could be any surprise.

In the ward, Xun's father sat down by the bed, looked at the woman lying on the bed, coughed, and then said slowly, "You don't need to pretend anymore. The children are all gone." As soon as Xun

's father finished speaking, Xun Jingping, who had been closing his eyes, suddenly opened them, looked at him, and then sat up from the bed with some difficulty, looking at him with a worried expression.

The father shook his head helplessly: "Why are you doing this? Aren't you just making the children worry for no reason?"

The mother couldn't help but get angry: "They'll worry? If they were worried, they wouldn't have done that kind of thing knowing they were related by blood!"

Xun's father sighed, "But they're not even blood-related siblings, even after what they did..."

"They've ruined Xin Tong! He doesn't even have a girlfriend now! What will become of him?"

Xun's father frowned, remained silent for a moment, and said softly, "Actually, Qian Huan was forced into marriage by us... Sigh, if it weren't for us, she wouldn't be a widow now..." Xun's mother

exclaimed, "We were thinking about her future, hoping she'd live a life of wealth and luxury after marrying into the Bei family, but who would have thought something like that would happen..."

"So, things in this world, what's meant to happen and what's not, are beyond our control, and things can't always be as good as we imagine..."

"Anyway, I just can't accept them being together!!"

"You're just making things difficult for yourself!" Xun's father said. "The two siblings have had a good relationship since they were little, so it's only natural that they would develop feelings for each other beyond siblings. I think we should

let things take their natural course. We've already almost ruined Qianhuan, and we can't let Xintong's happiness be ruined by me too!" Xun's mother said anxiously, "I'm stopping him now because I want to think about his future happiness. Tell me, what kind of happiness can the two of them have?"

Xun's father said, "But after all, it was their own choice. Let their happiness be in their own hands. Xintong is an adult now. He can figure some things out himself. We don't need to worry about it. What's the use of worrying? Do you think you can stop them?"

Xun's mother was speechless after hearing his words. In the end, she could only mutter, "No matter what, I'm still his mother..."

"But his brain is in his own body. What can you do to him?"

Xun Qianhuan got into the taxi, went upstairs, and took out her keys to open the door. But the door opened, and a handsome face with a smile appeared in the doorway.

Xun Qianhuan stood frozen in place, her body seemingly numb for a moment. The key slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a loud thud. Her expression froze, her mind blank.

"You must be Miss Xun Qianhuan?"

Her eyelashes trembled, her lips parted slightly, and she remained silent for a long time. Her heartbeat returned to normal, and many thoughts flashed through her mind: surprise, doubt, melancholy… "

Hello, my name is Huo Huaxi… "

The man standing in the room possessed a strikingly handsome face, a tall and slender figure, and eyes as white as snow fixed on her. His voice was melodious as he said, "Hello, my name is Huo Xi."

Her face paled slightly. She seemed to have so much to say, but perhaps because there were too many words, they all rushed to her throat, pressing down and blocking her throat, ultimately leaving her speechless. "

You must be Miss Xun Qianhuan…"

Just two sentences.

These two sentences, after countless dark nights, after countless days of longing, were what he said to her…

She stood there stunned for a long time, until the man in the room seemed a little uncomfortable, before Xun Qianhuan finally found her voice: “Xi…”

The man didn't seem to care much about her reaction, and continued, “From now on, I'll be your nanny. Please take care of me.”

“Nanny?!”

…

Xun Qianhuan followed behind Huo Huaxi, asking, “You're Xi, right?”

Huo Huaxi said while cleaning, “Yes.”

“Ouyang Xi!”

“Huo Huaxi!”

She had asked this question thirty times already!!

And still the same answer!

Xun Qianhuan stepped forward and hugged Huo Huaxi from behind, holding him tightly. She said, "Whether you're Ouyang Xi or Huo Huaxi, you're still Xi! Xi, why don't you remember me?"

"I remember you," he said with a smile. "The moment I saw your photo, I felt a sense of déjà vu, so I wanted to get close to you and help me regain my memories."

"Okay, then I'll tell you now," Xun Qianhuan smiled, "I am the woman you love most in your life. Besides you, you won't love anyone else!"

He suddenly retorted, "I also love Emily."

“That’s your sister. The love between a sister and her brother is different…” Xun Qianhuan smiled and turned Huo Huaxi around to face him, offering her lips. To his surprise, she kissed him, making him blush, before releasing him and gently saying, “The love between us is this kind of love, the love between a man and a woman.” Huo

Huaxi’s handsome face was filled with complex emotions. He finally lowered his head slightly and remained silent, continuing his work. Xun Qianhuan, meanwhile, stayed by his side, helping him ‘recover his memories’…

“Xi, it’s so good you’re back.”

“Qianhuan, let me go first. I need to clean; it’ll get your clothes dirty.”

“…”

“…”

“Ouyang Xi, I’m telling you, now that you’re back, you’re never allowed to leave again, understand?”

“…”

“Hey, I didn’t ask you to clean! Look at me and answer!”

“Okay, I won’t leave.”

“It’s a deal!”

“It’s a deal!”

…

Bei Yiwei drove urgently and finally arrived within ten minutes.

As soon as she entered, Xun Qianhuan blurted out, "Bei Yiwei, what's going on with him?"

Xun Qianhuan was referring to the nanny who had just gone out saying she was going to buy groceries for her, the one who called herself Huo Huaxi.

Bei Yiwei smiled knowingly, "Oh, you mean him? He's your nanny."

"He's Ouyang Xi!"

Bei Yiwei smiled, "Same here."

"How did you find him? And why did you bring him back?" Bei Yiwei knew perfectly well that her first love was Ouyang Xi!

Suddenly, Bei Yiwei reached out and touched her brow, whispering, "Because only his appearance can forever erase the sorrow between your brows." Xun

Qianhuan was stunned!

Sadness…heartache…

yes, she had to admit that even after so much time had passed, because of Ouyang Xi, she would wake up crying on many nights…standing silently by the window, she was surrounded by sadness…

“So, now that you’ve found him, what do you plan to do?”

Bei Yiwei’s hand, which had been resting on her brow, moved to her neck, then he pulled her into his arms, saying, “What do you think?”

Xun Qianhuan pouted, rolled her eyes, and said, “Of course I’ll do as you say~ Whether he stays or leaves, it’s up to you.”

Bei Yiwei smiled and curled his lips.

Xun Qianhuan gently pushed Bei Yiwei away: "By the way, tell me quickly, where did you find him?"

"It was a coincidence. His sister came to work at my company to find you, trying to get close to me. Ouyang Xi then came to the company to find her, but he stubbornly denied being Ouyang Xi and said he didn't know me. That's when I realized he had amnesia."

"Then why did you let him be my nanny?" Xun Qianhuan glared at him: "You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

"I didn't! It's because after he saw your picture and knew I was hiring a nanny for you, he asked for it himself!"

"Really?"

Bei Yiwei smiled. "I'd be a dog if I lied!"

...

Several months later.

Dinner time.

Huo Huaxi set the food on the table. Then she took off her apron and wiped her hands.

The bedroom door opened at the right moment, and Xun Qianhuan came out first, followed by Bei Yiwei.

Xun Qianhuan's expression was like that of a lazy kitten, her eyes slightly narrowed. She opened her arms and yawned. Bei Yiwei walked behind her, rubbing her shoulders, and said, "Didn't you sleep well just now?"

Xun Qianhuan rolled her eyes and said, "It's all because of someone."

Bei Yiwei smiled mischievously and whispered in her ear, "Then I'll be gentler next time."

"When haven't you said that?"

As she spoke, Xun Qianhuan had already walked to the table. Seeing so many delicious dishes, her eyes suddenly lit up. She swallowed and then looked at Ouyang Xi and said, "Xi, thank you for your hard work..."

After saying that, she gave him a big hug and kissed him on the cheek, saying, "Xi is so good..."

Xun Qianhuan's hug and kiss really surprised Huo Huaxi. He felt awkward, but a warm feeling welled up in his heart...

Huo Huaxi looked at her tenderly and said, "Go wash your face before you eat."

"Mmm... *kiss*..."

After nodding repeatedly, she gave him another kiss.

Huo Huaxi was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

...

While they were eating, the doorbell rang suddenly. Huo Huaxi was about to open the door when Xun Qianhuan stopped him, saying, "I'll go."

Opening the door, a handsome but slightly tired face appeared. However, the moment he saw Xun Qianhuan, he immediately smiled and hugged her, saying, "Finally, I see you! It's so good..."

Seeing his fatigue, Xun Qianhuan let him hug her and asked, "What's wrong?"

He sighed, released her, and smiled, saying, "Qianhuan, let me stay here tonight? I had a terrible day at work, and I don't want to face my mom's face when I get home. I won't be able to sleep all night!"

"Ah..." Xun Qianhuan was slightly surprised.

He was going to stay here too?

A sly glint flashed in Xun Xintong's eyes: "If you don't say anything, that means you agree!"

Xun Qianhuan was speechless...

Bei Yiwei had just been shamelessly insisting on staying here all night...

How was she going to get through the night?

On

that

day

, Emily was confined to her room by two bodyguards, only allowed to move around inside. She couldn't even leave the house. But the more she was confined, the more uneasy she became, her heart filled with anxiety. She paced back and forth in the living room, her face anxious, her brows furrowed, her fingers clenching tightly…

Brother, brother absolutely cannot be hurt…

Brother has important things to do, things more important than his own life. He has his freedom, his right to choose. But how could they arrest him, control his freedom?

Brother, her only brother, she wanted him to smile happily every day…

She didn't want to see the light fade from his sharp eyes again, his figure as forlorn as a puppet…

Qi Xian, that despicable guy!

Couldn't he just be disloyal this once? If Dad said one, it was one; if Dad said two, it was never three! From childhood to adulthood, she had never felt this way; his loyalty was so hateful!

She had a terrible premonition. This time, would her brother... be able to successfully escape back to the mainland? Or was there... danger?!

Emily quickly shook her head, trying to dispel this premonition!

No—

her brother absolutely couldn't be hurt!!

The clock on the wall ticked away, marking the passage of time...

one hour, two hours, three hours...

Restless in the hall, Emily felt her throat was dry, so she got up to pour herself a glass of water. Looking at the crystal-clear glass, the water inside pure and transparent, Emily's gaze was fixed on the glass, but her vision was blurred, as if she were seeing another ethereal scene through it. She seemed to see... in a chaotic brawl, her incredibly handsome brother being struck hard on the back of the head with a club!! Blood splattered everywhere!!

Emily jolted, her hand trembling violently, and the transparent glass slipped from her grasp, falling to the floor with a jarring sound

...

Emily waited anxiously in the living room, watching the time tick by.

Ever since the glass broke, she had a growing premonition of something worse…

Her face grew increasingly pale, her pretty features now filled with worry, as if every pore was tense and fearful…

Finally, around 4:14, the phone in the living room suddenly rang—

in that instant, Emily's slender body stiffened. She abruptly turned to stare at the ringing phone, her expression panicked, her heart pounding rapidly. Her delicate, pale fingers reached out to pick up the phone, but as the phone rang again, her trembling fingers withdrew. She dared not answer; the uneasy premonition was too strong. She had to admit how apprehensive she was about the outcome. After this back-and-forth, she finally gasped and picked up the receiver

…

Emily's anxious voice urged, "Uncle, can you go faster?!"

The driver, gripping the steering wheel, was already drenched in sweat. "Miss, this is already the fastest! Please be patient, we'll be at the hospital soon!"

Hearing this, Emily had no choice but to fall silent. Her face paled, her hands clenched so tightly that she didn't even notice her fingertips digging into her flesh. Her heart was in turmoil; she couldn't calm down. The voice she had just heard on the phone echoed in her ears…

Brother, seriously injured, his life hanging in the balance!

Her heart clenched, almost suffocating her!

She couldn't believe this devastating news! For her, it was as if the world had collapsed!

Finally, they arrived at the hospital. Emily practically burst out of the door, stumbling a few times, and ran towards the emergency room…

At the emergency room entrance, three bright red words were prominently displayed: Emergency Services in Progress. The glaring red seemed to pierce straight into her heart!

Under the blinding white lights, several disheveled bodyguards stood there, including Qi Xian.

Emily stopped her hurried steps, panting. Her slender body swayed slightly. She braced herself against the wall, struggling to straighten herself. Once she was steady, she stared intently at Qi Xian, her gaze filled with deep resentment and sorrow. She approached the young and composed man step by step. His head was slightly lowered, his gaze downward. He had a cold, handsome face, and an air of mystery about him. Even after knowing him for over a decade, she still couldn't understand him!

She drew near, her gaze cold as she stared at him, her delicate lips trembling slightly, her voice quivering: "Brother... what happened to him?"

Qi Xian raised his handsome face, his gaze deep and unreadable. He was expressionless, his voice calm: "I'm sorry..."

Her excessive calmness only served to conceal what she was trying to hide, such as guilt.

Her face was pale, her hands, hanging limply at her sides, clenched with effort. Her voice was icy, each word uttered slowly and deliberately: "He's injured?"

Qi Xian lowered his face, unable to hide his shame: "It was me... I hurt him unintentionally. He bled a lot. The doctor said... it's very dangerous..." A

sudden flash of memory crossed his mind: the scene of his accidental blow just moments before...

the sunlight blinding!

Blood splattering!

That person, her brother, had fallen before his very eyes, a horrifying sight.

Recalling this, his thin, strong fingers unconsciously tightened! He gritted his teeth, his chest pounding, a punishment, each beat a tearing pain!

In that instant, her slender body trembled noticeably, giving the impression that she might be blown away by a gust of wind. Miraculously, however, she stood firm, though somewhat stiff. Her body, expression, and voice all trembled: "What did you say?"

His voice was low, suppressing the torment in his heart: "The scene was too chaotic. When we went to grab him, a group of thugs suddenly appeared. I only wanted to bring him back, but I accidentally injured him..."

“I beg you…” Emily’s eyes were moist, filled with helplessness. Her moist lips trembled, and a fragile voice escaped her lips: “I begged you… I begged you then, please don’t arrest my brother, let him go… let him be free… But… how could this happen?”

Tears rolled down her cheeks, dripping onto her fair skin, one drop after another…

Those tears seemed poisonous, deeply gnawing at her skin, then seeping into her heart inch by inch…

Her deep voice contained intense guilt and regret: “I’m sorry…”

Besides these words, he really couldn’t think of anything else he could say. Perhaps he would go to hell, but these were the only three words he could utter.

“He’s my brother…” Her voice wasn’t loud, but it was hoarse and desperate: “My brother… why couldn’t you let him go? Why… you were the one who hurt him?”

Two men.

One was her most beloved brother.

The other was the man who had protected her like a prince since childhood.

However…

he lowered his head, his expression unchanged in the quiet light, his voice calm, unbelievably calm:

“I have to do this…”

Before he could finish, “Slap!!!” A loud slap suddenly rang out in the corridor, drawing the astonished gazes of all the bodyguards present.

The burning sensation on his hand was enough to prove the considerable force of the slap!

His face was twisted to the side, but he barely blinked, turning his head, his deep gaze fixed on her.

Her slender body stood straight, trembling not only from the burning hand, but also from the trembling that gradually spread throughout her entire body, including her heart and every cell.

He had to…

it was his “must” that had led to this outcome!

She bit her lip, biting it hard, until faint red liquid oozed out, but she didn’t notice. Her voice, like a dying breath rising from blood, floated out: “I hate you!”

…

One month later.

Ouyang Xi was confirmed to be in a vegetative state.

Emily held a towel in her hand, gently wiping the handsome face of the man lying on the bed, gazing quietly at his sleeping countenance.

Sunlight streamed through the glass of the ward, reflecting a dazzling white light onto the floor.

"Brother, I'm going back to the mainland today," Emily said with a quiet smile. "I'm going back to the mainland, back to the place where you used to live, the place... where the person you love is..."

Ouyang Xi's handsome face remained impassive in his sleep.

"Brother, I promise you... I will find the girl you love." Emily pulled a warm hand from under the covers, clasped both hands together, and placed them on her face, saying, "Then, I will bring her to see you, let her stay by your side... By then, you won't be able to stay asleep, right? Hehe..."

Perhaps it was just her imagination, but a strange tremor seemed to appear on his sleeping face.

Emily knew her brother was conscious. And he approved of her going to find that girl.

Emily walked out of the ward, gently closing the door behind her. She looked up and saw the face that always caused her heartache—Qi Xian.

Emily was slightly startled. He was standing right outside the door. Had he heard what she just said?

He stared at her: "You've made up your mind?"

Emily smiled coldly, mockingly saying, "Are you thinking about how to find a chance to tell my father sooner?"

Qi Xian remained silent.

Emily resolutely said, "Whether you tell my father or not, I will find a way back to the mainland!"

She had to go back to the mainland, she absolutely had to go back. She had to find the woman her brother loved, so that her brother would at least have a chance to wake up! Otherwise, if he continued to sleep like this… she couldn't imagine the consequences!

He said softly, "I know."

Her expression was gentle and pure, but deep down, she was extremely stubborn. Once she made a decision, she would do anything to achieve it, even risk her life!

Her face was like frost, her voice like ice: "Good that you know."

Emily didn't want to look at him again. With a cold turn, she prepared to leave.

“Emily…”

Qi Xian called her hesitantly from behind, as if he had something to say, but hesitated.

He had so much to say, a thousand apologies, a thousand heartfelt words… so much, settling in his heart, gradually solidifying…

Emily turned around again, looked at him and said, “Don’t call me Emily, my name is Huo Wenxi. My name was given to me by my brother, and no one is allowed to call me that until he wakes up, especially you!”

Emily, this name was given to her by her brother, a name filled with deep affection, representing happiness…

Extra Chapter 2 – The Sorrow in My Heart

“Huo Wenxi, make a copy of each of these documents and bring them to my office later.”

Department Manager Chen Su handed Huo Wenxi a small stack of documents. Her solemn face, though only in her twenties, had the maturity of someone in their forties. She was unsmiling, and with a straight posture, she turned and walked towards her office.

Huo Wenxi, slender and dressed in a work uniform, had naturally curly, wavy hair that cascaded down her back, jet black and glossy. Her delicate face featured fair skin with a youthful rosy glow, lips as vibrant as rose petals, and large, bright eyes that shone like pearls. Yet, a faint trace of melancholy lingered on her beautiful face, a hint of sadness flickering between her brows.

Huo Wenxi glanced at the documents in her hands, flipped through them, then placed a sheet on the photocopier and pressed the button. However, the photocopier didn't respond. She turned it off and on again, but still no luck. Huo Wenxi sighed softly; this was the first time she had used this photocopier at the Beishi Group, and it was broken.

Huo Wenxi rearranged the documents, then glanced at the other colleagues' desks before walking to the innermost one.

"Yin Yiluo, may I borrow the photocopier?"

Huo Wenxi asked softly behind Yin Yiluo, her voice low and sweet.

The cheerful Yin Yiluo turned around abruptly, giving Huo Wenxi a bright smile, and said, "Of course! Use it however you like." It's the company's, not hers.

Huo Wenxi smiled back, a faint smile, "Thank you."

Yin Yiluo said, "Oh, Wenxi, don't be so polite with me, it makes me uncomfortable."

Huo Wenxi smiled without replying, then carefully turned on the photocopier beside her, placed the documents on it, and began printing them one by one. Listening to the "swish, swish" sound of the photocopier, Huo Wenxi was slightly lost in thought…

In this large office, almost every other colleague was diligently completing their work.

Yin Yiluo suddenly put down her pen, tilted her slightly round face up, and said with a smile, "Wenxi, I have something to tell you..."

Seeing her somewhat mysterious, Huo Wenxi slowly turned her head to look at Yin Yiluo and asked softly, "What is it?"

"I..." Yin Yiluo said with a smile, "I found out about that Xun Qianhuan."

Huo Wenxi was taken aback. The document slipped from her hand without her noticing. Her small face showed a slight surprise as she asked, "You know where she is?"

"Listen to me first." Seeing her serious expression, Yin Yiluo also composed herself and said, "A few months ago, there was indeed a woman named Xun Qianhuan in our company. However, she left after working there for a short time, and no one knows where she went."

Huo Wenxi was instantly disappointed. The heart that had just risen gradually sank again, and her face became indifferent.

Unexpectedly, Yin Yiluo continued, "But, it is said that Xun Qianhuan and our company's boss... have an ambiguous relationship."

Huo Wenxi was slightly taken aback.

Yin Yiluo said casually, "Her? To be specific, she's our boss's mistress."

Huo Wenxi couldn't help but take a small step back, his hand instinctively grabbing the desk beside him to steady his slender body. His delicate face gradually paled, and his bright eyes dimmed, as if he were suffocating for a moment...

The photocopier behind him continued to work, making a soft sound as sheets of A4 paper came out and fluttered onto the table, somewhat messily...

Yin Yiluo seemed oblivious to Huo Wenxi's subtle change and asked him suspiciously, "Wenxi, why are you interested in that woman?"

Before Huo Wenxi could answer, Chen Su's calm voice suddenly rang out, "Huo Wenxi, what are you doing? Haven't you finished photocopying the documents yet?"

Huo Wenxi suddenly realized what was happening, hurriedly replied, then turned around to tidy up the papers that had just fallen from the photocopier, nodded to Yin Yiluo, and carried the photocopied documents to the department manager's office.

After delivering the documents, Huo Wenxi slowly walked out of the office, exhaled, and lowered her head slightly as she walked towards her desk. Yin Yiluo, noticing her absent-mindedness, softly called her name, "Wenxi?"

Huo Wenxi seemed not to hear, walking straight to her desk and sitting down. She slumped over the desk, habitually fiddling with her pen, staring blankly at the computer screen…

She stared at the screen for a long time, lost in thought. Suddenly, a dreamlike image appeared on the still screen: a handsome man, his face pale, forcing a smile. He said to her, "Brother loves her. She's a woman more important than my life. I can live without her, but I can't live without her."

She stared blankly at her brother, and after a moment, whispered, "Then…brother, does she love you?"

The man smiled charmingly: "Yes, I believe she loves me."

…

Love, I believe she loves me…

These words lingered in Huo Wenxi's ears, because in an instant, her heart felt as if a hole had been gouged out…she

couldn't even find the breath to come… She

felt like a lone sail on the vast ocean, lost and adrift, wondering what awaited her. After work, as Huo Wenxi packed her things to leave, Yin Yiluo was already standing beside her. Huo Wenxi smiled faintly at her, and the two left the company together. "I'm in a good mood

today , Wenxi. You grew up abroad, so you probably haven't eaten much Chinese food. I'll cook for you tonight. Tell me, what do you want to eat?" Stepping out of the company gate, Yin Yiluo took a deep breath. The day's work was finally over; this feeling of relaxation was truly wonderful. Yin Yiluo and Huo Wenxi had both joined the company through interviews. As fellow newcomers, they got along very well, so the two girls rented a two-bedroom apartment together, commuting to and from work together. Their relationship remained excellent. "Thank you..." Huo Wenxi smiled faintly and said, "But... I have some things to take care of today, and I might not be home until very late." "What are they?" Yin Yiluo asked curiously. "I remember you said you don't have any relatives or friends here? You've been here for over a month, and no one has come to visit you." Huo Wenxi just smiled and said, "Okay, don't ask anymore. Go home first. I should be able to go back soon." Seeing that she didn't want to talk about it, Yin Yiluo could only shrug. "Then I'll go back first. I'll cook you a meal. Just wait to come back and eat some delicious Chinese food." Huo Wenxi's heart touched, and her smile became warmer. She asked softly, "Okay... thank you, Yiluo." "You're very touched, aren't you?" Yin Yiluo smiled mischievously and said, "Whatever you need to do, go ahead and take care of it. See you when you get home." "See you at home." Watching Yin Yiluo's radiant figure disappear, Huo Wenxi's smile gradually faded. Her delicate face became indifferent, and her slender body turned and took a few steps forward, hailing a taxi and getting in. "Qinghe Hospital." The taxi slowly drove towards Qinghe Hospital... Huo Wenxi sat in the taxi, her head tilted to the side, quietly gazing intently at the passing scenery outside the window. She focused intently, hoping not to miss a single tree, a single scene, even the air... Brother, is this the place where you used to live? But why can't I find your presence? Sometimes, facing all of this, I feel so lost, so helpless... I want to cry... So, what should I do? How should I try? Her thick, long, beautiful eyelashes blinked gently, glistening with a faint watery light, crystalline yet so unreal. ... The taxi stopped in front of Qinghe Hospital. Huo Wenxi opened the car door, stepped out quietly, and looked up at the large crystal characters: Qinghe Hospital. It was closing time, and most of those coming out were doctors or nurses who had just changed out of their white coats, walking in small groups, chatting and laughing.

Huo Wenxi walked to the side, carrying a bag in both hands, and stood there silently, waiting. She was quiet, but every now and then she would cast an expectant glance into the hospital, hoping to see the person she was looking for.

She didn't know how much time had passed.

Huo Wenxi looked up again unintentionally, and there was someone in her line of sight. Her eyes lit up immediately, and she started walking in that direction, almost running as she got closer.

"Uncle Liu,"

she said, her voice filled with undisguised joy.

The man stopped abruptly at the sound of her voice, turned to look at Huo Wenxi, his expression clearly one of surprise. He stared at her, stunned for a long moment.

“Uncle Liu, long time no see.” She forced a smile, adjusting her voice to be as natural as possible. “Do you still recognize me?”

Liu Jindai snapped out of his surprise, looking at Huo Wenxi before him. His expression was indescribable, a mix of excitement, joy, and something else. He said, “Emily, is it really you?!”

“Surprised, aren’t you?” Huo Wenxi smiled. “Uncle, could we find a place to talk?”

…

The sun gradually sank in the west, the evening glow filling the sky, emitting the last vibrant colors before nightfall. At this moment , even the world seemed to have turned a dim yellow.

It was a typical bench in the hospital, and Huo Wenxi and Liu Jindai sat on it. Along the roadside, the trees were almost bare of leaves, each withered branch

like a hunched old man, full of vicissitudes.

…… ... This was a typical hospital bench, where Huo Wenxi and Liu Jindai sat. Along the roadside, the trees were almost bare, each withered branch like a hunched old man, bearing the marks of time. Turning her gaze away, Huo Wenxi finally managed a faint smile: "Uncle, I suddenly returned to China last time and then rushed back again, so I didn't even get to see you. Luckily, you still recognize me." Liu Jindai smiled gently and said, "Although I haven't seen you in person for so many years, I've seen you in photos." Huo Wenxi sighed somewhat absentmindedly, "Oh, I see." Huo Wenxi placed her bag on her lap, her eyes fixed on it, but her gaze was unfocused. Her delicate, pale fingers unconsciously fiddled with the finger-sized diamond on the bag; now, in the twilight, the diamond's light had dimmed. A cool evening breeze blew. “This time, your running away from home,” Liu Jindai said unhurriedly, “has really worried your parents. They’ve been looking for you like crazy over there, and they even called me.” Although this was something he had expected, Huo Wenxi was still startled. He quickly looked at Liu Jindai and said, “Uncle, I beg you, please don’t tell my parents about what happened here. Please, Uncle.” Huo Wenxi’s tone was somewhat flustered, but extremely sincere. Liu Jin smiled at her and said, "You can rest assured about that. Your brother has been in China for several years, and I have never said anything to your parents because I respect your choices. Actually, from their perspective, as parents, their actions have gone too far, otherwise, things wouldn't have turned out this way. But from your perspective, as children, you should communicate more with your parents about many things. That's the main reason!" "But..." Huo Wenxi smiled bitterly, her gaze fixed ahead, "There are many things that can't be communicated. If I discuss my return to China with them this time, my mother will be the first to disagree with my return!" Her mother is her brother's stepmother. Ever since she was old enough to understand, she knew that her mother and brother were very incompatible. This had caused a lot of trouble for the family, making things very unpleasant and the house feel like a home. But life went on like this. For more than ten years, her brother and mother had been at odds, and her father was helpless. But her brother had always doted on her since she was a child, treating her like a treasure. Images flashed through her mind, through her memories… Brother, she had to help him, with all her might! Liu Jindai sighed deeply, gazing at the last rays of the sunset on the horizon, and said, “You came to see me today, it must be related to your brother, right?” Finally, they got to the point. Huo Wenxi took a deep breath, looking at the middle-aged man's composed face, and asked earnestly, “Uncle, could you tell me what happened to my brother in China these past few years?” Liu Jindai slapped his thigh, stood up from his chair, stood straight, and turned to stare at Huo Wenxi's youthful and beautiful face, saying, “Actually, I know nothing about your brother. What I do know, you probably know too.” Huo Wenxi was somewhat anxious, her slender body leaping to her feet: “How could that be? Uncle has known my brother has been in China for the past five years.” Liu Jindai smiled helplessly, saying, “Knowing doesn't necessarily mean knowing. Over the years, I've only met him a handful of times. To say I understand him, I can only feel ashamed.” The line about "(My Meeting with Him)" left Huo Wenxi standing there dumbfounded, forgetting what to say. Her heart seemed to be sinking deeper and deeper... Seeing her helpless expression, Liu Jindai suddenly smiled and said, "If you want to understand your brother, you can go find someone else. He knows everything about your brother's affairs these past few years." A glimmer of hope ignited in Huo Wenxi's eyes, her pupils unusually bright. She asked nervously, "Who?" Liu Jindai looked at her: "Enke, you should know her too." Enke... the name was familiar, but she had no recollection of her appearance at all. Huo Wenxi pondered for a moment, then asked, "Then...where is he now?" Liu Jindai's expression darkened again. He said, "The villa his father left him is still there, but ever since your brother's company went bankrupt, that kid has started to indulge himself...he's living a very decadent life now..." Liu Jindai's voice was filled with sighs and lamentations. These were all children he had watched grow up, how did they all end up like this? One was in a vegetative state... the other was as decadent as a hooligan... As dusk fell and the streetlights came on, the cars shone brightly, their blinding light shining from afar, getting closer and closer, then flashing past her. Then, the same thing happened again, a second, a third... Huo Wenxi walked step by step down the street. She forgot to hail a taxi, forgot the way back to her residence, because she hadn't even thought about it. ...(She hadn't even thought about it) When she finally realized what was happening, her bag was suddenly pulled forcefully. She hadn't been holding it very tightly and was completely unprepared. Before she could react, the person had snatched her bag, jumped onto a motorcycle, and sped away. ...(She hadn't been holding it very tightly and was completely unprepared)

Huo Wenxi instinctively chased after the motorcycle for a while, but it quickly disappeared from her sight. She was panting heavily, unable to even utter a curse. Her mind was in turmoil. She bent over, hands on her knees, trying to catch her breath, biting her lip to suppress the urge to cry.

The bag contained not only her money, but also her phone, passport, and ID card…

Looking around, she realized she had wandered into a very remote place. There was no one in sight, and the silence was so profound she could hear her own breathing, along with the pounding of her own heart… Although there were streetlights, it was extremely dark, and gusts of cold wind swept over her, chilling her to the bone.

She didn't know where she was.

She didn't know which way to go, and she dared not linger. Her feet moved with instinct, her eyes darting around sensitively. Her heart pounded harder and harder, and the cold wind stung her cheeks. She clasped her delicate hands together and blew on them, then rubbed them against her face, repeating the same action over and over. Her lips trembled uncontrollably, as if her heart was trembling too...

She was extremely perceptive now. At the slightest sound, she would reflexively look over. It was just a stray cat, making small movements in a corner.

Huo Wenxi walked towards the cat without realizing it, then squatted down in front of it, reaching out her trembling hands to pick it up. The stray cat was entirely black, except for its bright blue eyes, which shone like jewels.

Perhaps it was too cold; the cat seemed to have no warmth at all, shivering uncontrollably. Huo Wenxi hugged the stray cat tightly, stood up, and continued walking forward step by step. She didn't know which way the road ahead led, nor where she should go, so she simply followed her steps, her eyes fixed on the poor cat in her arms. Looking at it, she seemed to see herself in it.

Huo Wenxi murmured to herself, "Are you cold?... It must be very cold in this weather, right? But what does cold matter? Not being able to find your way home is the most terrifying thing, isn't it?... Are you like me, unable to find your way home...?"

In the silent night,

the petite woman, so frail, seemed as if the darkness could engulf her at any moment, submerge her, and make her disappear into this space...

A crystal tear fell onto the cat's fur, eliciting a soft meow from the cat in her arms.

Her eyes stung.

Here, she was a stranger. In this unfamiliar city, once she lost her way, an endless sense of bewilderment would assail her from all sides. It was as if she had entered another world, a world that terrified her to the extreme!

This was once the place her brother knew best and cherished most.

She couldn't find any trace of her brother, yet it seemed as if his smiling face was everywhere she looked, but when she reached out her hand, his smile vanished without a trace in an instant…

Brother, brother, could you tell her what to do?

She clearly saw her brother, but when she called him, he didn't answer; when she reached out, she couldn't touch him…

Her fear and panic grew stronger, reaching her very bones.

Just when she thought the whole world was shrouded in darkness and confusion, a man in a black coat appeared in her sight. In the night, under the streetlights, in the cold wind, the man ran towards her from afar, striding towards her. The wind billowed his coat, making him appear graceful and elegant. At that moment, he was the most dazzling, like the most mysterious messenger of darkness.

Huo Wenxi stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed on a strikingly handsome figure, a figure that instantly captivated her. (

Extra Chapter 4 - Missed Opportunity )

Just when she thought the whole world was shrouded in darkness, a man in a black coat appeared in her sight. In the night, under the streetlights, in the cold wind, the man ran towards her from afar, striding confidently. The wind billowed his coat, making him appear ethereal. At that moment, he was the most dazzling figure, like the most mysterious messenger of black.

Huo Wenxi stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed on a strikingly handsome figure, a figure that instantly captivated her.

Huo Wenxi stared blankly at the man, his flowing coat billowing as he ran towards her, like a slow-motion scene from a movie, unbelievably handsome.

At that moment, Huo Wenxi felt her breath catch in her throat.

Staring blankly, she watched the man run closer and closer to her… ten steps, nine steps, eight steps, seven steps, six steps, five steps, four steps…

She stood rooted to the spot.

The black coat flashed in her sight and then disappeared. A gust of wind blew past her, ruffling her hair, and a unique, faint fragrance lingered at her nose before gradually dissipating…

Huo Wenxi suddenly realized what was happening. Holding the cat, she instinctively turned around and looked at the back of the man in the black coat. She blurted out, “Um… please wait a moment!!”

The man continued running forward, his back a striking sight.

Huo Wenxi frantically shouted at the man again, her clear, somewhat pure voice echoing in the night: "I want to ask you something!"

Before she finished speaking, the man suddenly stopped, his figure halting, his coat still fluttering faintly. Suddenly, the coat twirled in the air, tracing a beautiful arc. He turned around, his face obscured by the darkness, only his voice ringing out: "No time."

Such a clean, decisive voice, carried on the cold wind, reached her ears, chilling her.

Huo Wenxi stared at him blankly.

Before she could finish speaking, the man quickly turned back, strode forward, rolled up his coat, and continued running.

Two turns, a mere few seconds, and in those few seconds, the glimmer of hope that had ignited in her heart was instantly extinguished, leaving only desolation.

Huo Wenxi looked up at the silent darkness, a deep sigh escaping her lips.

Was she going to spend the night here?

Huo Wenxi continued walking, holding the cat. This road seemed endless, but she dared not take any other paths, for it was the only one with streetlights, albeit very dim.

The cat in her arms would occasionally meow and rub against her.

...

"Snow Cat?" a female voice called out, "Snow Cat? Where are you?"

The voice grew clearer and clearer in Huo Wenxi's ears.

The cat in her arms meowed more frequently, as if responding to something.

Huo Wenxi's heart leaped with joy. She looked around for the source of the voice and spotted a pink figure in the distance, seemingly searching for something, peering out from a corner of the wall…

Huo Wenxi's lips curved into a smile. She picked up the cat and ran towards the person. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was just a teenage girl. Huo Wenxi smiled at her and handed the cat to her: "Are you looking for this?"

The girl's face lit up with joy at the sight of the cat. She took the cat, beaming, and said, "Snow Cat, you really came here! Do you know how much I've been looking for? Luckily, I met a kind older sister. If it had been anyone else, you might have been in serious trouble."

Hearing this, Huo Wenxi couldn't help but smile and said, "So its name is Snow Cat. What a lovely name."

"Really? Thank you," the girl replied with a smile.

Huo Wenxi smiled in return.

The girl stroked the Snow Cat in her arms and asked curiously, "Sister, why are you still here so late?"

Huo Wenxi smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Actually, I got lost. I happened to see the cat looking very cold, so I picked it up."

"Lost?" The girl was a little surprised, but then smiled and said, "It's okay, sister, I know this place very well. Tell me where you live, and I'll take you there."

Huo Wenxi smiled and quickly said, "No need for that, it's too much trouble. I just wanted to ask if I could borrow your phone for a moment so I can call my colleague and have her come pick me up."

The girl listened, thought for a moment, and nodded, saying, "That's fine."

The girl took out her phone from her pocket and handed it to Huo Wenxi. Huo Wenxi gratefully took the phone from her hand and quickly dialed a series of numbers on the phone.

(Huo Wenxi gratefully accepted the phone from her.)

The girl, holding a cat, stayed by Huo Wenxi's side until Yin Yiluo arrived in a taxi.

The taxi stopped beside Huo Wenxi, and the girl smiled and said goodbye before leaving. Seeing Yin Yiluo, Huo Wenxi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

Then, getting into the taxi, Yin Yiluo sat next to Huo Wenxi and asked, "Who was that girl?"

Huo Wenxi smiled wryly, "I just borrowed her phone to call you, otherwise, I would have been sleeping on the streets tonight."

Yin Yiluo half-jokingly said, "Looks like I'll have to follow you wherever you go from now on, who knows what might happen to you."

Huo Wenxi still smiled wryly, unsure what to say.

"However, you're quite lucky. This road is notoriously gloomy; few people walk on it even during the day, let alone at night. And it's so long, you could walk for half a day and still not reach the end. It's a miracle you only had your bag snatched!"

Huo Wenxi softly echoed, "Yes, a blessing from heaven..."

It seemed heaven had always favored her too much since childhood; she was always the happiest, always pampered. Now, could heaven transfer its favor to her brother? It was her brother who truly needed happiness...?

Then, Yin Yiluo kept asking questions, and Huo Wenxi patiently answered them all, but her gaze had already drifted to the window...

There was a group of people, the scene was very chaotic, seemingly a brawl, yet not quite, because she noticed that only one person was fighting against them—a person wearing a black coat.

A black coat... Huo Wenxi's mind flashed back to that scene not long ago, that handsome figure running towards her...

Huo Wenxi stared intently at the scene outside the window...

Yin Yiluo was still speaking in her ear.

The taxi continued driving forward.

That scene was getting closer and closer...

She was certain that the lithe black figure in the crowd was the man from before.

However, the taxi was driving very fast, and that scene flashed by in an instant. Huo Wenxi instinctively turned around to look...

"Driver, stop the car!"

The driver didn't hear her clearly at first and asked, "What?"

Yin Yiluo heard her clearly, but was very curious: "Wenxi, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly stop?"

The taxi was now driving further and further away, and that scene had become a small black dot in her pupils.

Huo Wenxi came back to her senses, curled her lips, and said, "Nothing, keep driving. I thought I ran into someone I knew, but it turns out I was mistaken."

Extra Chapter 5 - A Familiar Sight

Huo Wenxi had just finished delivering a document and was returning to her desk when she was met by Xiao Ni, who was carrying tea and about to enter the president's office. Xiao Ni was a senior employee in the company, but she had twisted her ankle while wearing high heels! The brewed tea splashed out, and Huo Wenxi rushed forward to catch her, but it was too late; she had already fallen to the ground, her brows furrowed.

Huo Wenxi looked at her worriedly, "Are you alright?"

Xiao Ni sat on the ground, trying to get up, but her foot hurt terribly. Taking off her shoe, she saw it was swollen.

Huo Wenxi helped her up, saying, "Go put some medicine on it."

Xiao Ni was anxious, saying, "The president is entertaining guests right now, and I haven't even served the tea yet; I'll get scolded again!" A thought

flashed through Huo Wenxi's mind. He carefully helped Xiao Ni sit down beside him, saying, "I'll serve the tea for you!"

Xiao Ni smiled faintly, slightly grateful, "Thank you, Wenxi."

Huo Wenxi shook his head, saying, "You're welcome. But, your foot?"

Xiao Ni quickly said, "It's okay, I can do it myself. Serving the tea is important; the guests will be here soon."

"Okay."

Huo Wenxi nodded, then turned to brew another cup of tea, carrying it towards the president's office.

Standing at the door, Huo Wenxi took a deep breath, then smiled, raised her hand, and knocked on the door.

A calm voice came from inside the office: "Come in."

Huo Wenxi responded and pushed open the door.

This was her first time entering this office. The large office was simply furnished, yet it didn't feel shabby. A large, bright floor-to-ceiling window stood before it, and in front of it stood a tall, well-built man in a suit, seemingly able to survey the entire world. This man was none other than the aloof and powerful CEO, Bei Yiwei. On the other side of the office, Huo Wenxi caught sight of another figure in black. This person wore a black overcoat, obscuring his face, but Huo Wenxi felt a strange sense of familiarity with the figure. Holding her tea, she stood there, stunned, staring at the man.

"Who are you? Where's Xiao Ni?"

Bei Yiwei's questioning voice pulled Huo Wenxi from her daze. Huo Wenxi suddenly realized and quickly replied, "Hello, President, I'm Huo Wenxi. Xiao Ni is suddenly feeling unwell, so I've come to bring her tea."

Bei Yiwei didn't react much, merely nodding slightly.

However, after Huo Wenxi's voice rang out, the man in black, who had been facing away from her, abruptly turned around, fixing his gaze on her, his eyes growing increasingly intense and unpredictable.

At that moment, Huo Wenxi's gaze met his face. It was a handsome face with deep, dark eyes, a few strands of unruly hair falling across his forehead. Huo Wenxi's heart leaped with joy, and she blurted out, "It's you!"

The man slightly raised his handsome eyebrows, remaining silent.

Standing by the window, Bei Yiwei glanced back at Huo Wenxi again and asked, "You know him?"

Know him?

Huo Wenxi's heart skipped a beat, and her expression became slightly uneasy. She smiled and shook her head, "I don't know him, I've only seen him once or twice."

Bei Yiwei's expression remained unchanged, but he turned around and said, "After you've served the tea, please leave. We have important business to discuss."

Huo Wenxi respectfully replied, "Yes!"

Huo Wenxi slightly bent down and placed the tea in front of the man. Out of the corner of her eye, she seemed to notice his gaze lingering on her. She couldn't help but glance at him and saw him staring at her with his rather dark eyes. On his lips, whether it was a misperception or not, he was actually smiling? Her heart pounded. She quickly cleared the table, picked up the tray, and stood up to leave.

However, after only a few steps, she suddenly heard the man behind her ask, "Your name is Huo Wenxi?"

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