When he was feeling a bit down, turning 'hate magazine' into 'hate cousin', he heard Zhang Yurong going downstairs to open the door, and then heard the two of them whispering:

"Brother-in-law is already asleep?"

"Yeah, so... no need to go over to your place, let's just chat here for a bit!"

"But... won't that disturb him?"

It seemed Zhang Yurong glanced back at the bedside, then whispered, "No worries, he sleeps like a log."

After that, he heard the two of them quietly coming back in.

Li Yan couldn't help but shift from disappointment to excitement. It seemed Yurong was still a bit tense about being alone with him in bed, so just like last time, she wanted to bring someone to keep her company.

In a normal situation, if there were other people around, he naturally wouldn't make any moves on her. But didn't she realize how inappropriate it was to bring someone else to their bed?

However, the two of them didn't seem to mind as much. With company, Yurong was much more at ease. She got on the bed herself, then lay in the middle, keeping a little distance from Li Yan, while Jiang Xueyin lay on the other side. The two of them just lay there and started chatting quietly.

Li Yan wondered where girls got so many things to talk about. Listening to their conversation, the topic had already shifted to rather private emotional matters. Jiang Xueyin was asking Yurong about changes and feelings after marriage. At this point, Yurong could only pretend to be mature in front of her. She was still inexperienced in the sex aspect. She wasn't sure if her cousin understood, so she focused on their experiences of living together instead.

For Li Yan, this situation was similar to that other night. Back then, he was feigning unconsciousness, so he could only lay completely still until he eventually fell asleep while listening. Today he was only pretending to be asleep, so he could still move. Considering this rare opportunity, while he couldn't do much, getting a little closer should be fine, right?

So, while listening to their conversation, he "groggily in his sleep" turned over from lying on his back to his side, his hand naturally extending over!

Since he had to pretend it was an unconscious move in his sleep, he couldn't go under the covers directly, which would make it obvious he was awake. He could only reach over the covers. And by doing so, even if his hand landed on Yurong, it would be through the blanket. This way, it wouldn't really make contact, but she would find it more acceptable.

Sure enough, when Li Yan's hand landed on the blanket above Yurong's stomach, she just brushed it lightly without being startled.

The two of them continued chatting softly, having noticed Li Yan's movement but since he didn't wake up, they didn't pay much attention to it.

After waiting a while, this initial success greatly encouraged Li Yan. He continued pretending to be fast asleep with an unconscious motion, his hand began to move further up, wrapping around Yurong's waist, and he even moved his face closer, pressing it against her side!

This made Yurong's body stiffen immediately. She was a bit embarrassed, instinctively wanting to pull Li Yan's hand away, but he didn't let go.

She tugged his hand without success, and pushed at his head without success either. Yurong softly complained, "This guy has no sense of how to sleep properly!"

Jiang Xueyin giggled softly, "Looks like brother-in-law is really clingy with you at night. He can only sleep soundly if he's holding you."

Zhang Yurong blushed, "No way..."

"Hee hee, you two are so loving. Hmm, maybe you two need to do it every night before bed, did I interrupt you?"

"No way!" Yurong hastily retorted.

"Maybe! Who knows, maybe brother-in-law is actually awake now, using this as a way to remind me, the third wheel, to leave." Jiang Xueyin said with a laugh, then got out of bed, "I'm going to sleep; take your time being lovey-dovey!"

"Xueyin… no!" Yurong wanted to keep her for company, but considering she was married and her husband was right there, that really wasn't appropriate. Plus, with Li Yan still holding her waist, she couldn't get up, so she could only watch her leave.

"Goodnight, I'll make sure the door's shut, enjoy yourselves, don't get panda eyes." At the door, Jiang Xueyin turned back and whispered, "I can't be sure brother-in-law is pretending to sleep, I'm not taking Yurong away, so don't use that as a reason to dock my bonus later!"

The pretending-to-be-asleep Li Yan felt awkward, still she says! I'd look guilty if I didn't dock it. Besides... hmph, who asked you to expose me! We're not playing around here; this is a rare chance.

...

After Jiang Xueyin left, Yurong also suspected Li Yan was pretending to sleep. Though previously, when she chatted with Yue Yao, he was unaware, but that was a case of unconsciousness.

She gave Li Yan a firm push and playfully scolded, "Okay, stop pretending!"

Li Yan didn't know if she had truly figured it out or was just testing him. After some thought, he kept his face pressed to her waist, his arm still around her slender waist, acting like he hadn't heard a thing.

Zhang Yurong thought for a moment, then spread her fingers, aiming the tips at the spot on her waist where Li Yan's eyes supposedly were!

When her fingers reached above his eyelids, Li Yan didn't flinch or panic, which made her doubt. Could he really be asleep?

But if asleep, how could he hold me so precisely?

Could it be that he was used to this with other women?

In her mind, two figures appeared. One was the youthful and irresistible Yu Xiaodi, and the other was the mature and elegant Qiao Huanxuan.

From her impression, she had long suspected Li Yan had a thing with Yu Xiaodi, certainly not believing their relationship was as pure as Yu Xiaodi claimed. As for Qiao Huanxuan, she wasn't aware of her before, but after meeting, combining with Yu Xiaodi's words about the timing of that day, it was clear Li Yan was very likely with this woman that evening.

Thinking this, Yurong got secretly upset. Yu Xiaodi was still a mystery, and now he tangled with some old school crush. She lowered her head and forcibly turned Li Yan's face upwards to face her.

If he were truly asleep, this move should wake him. But Li Yan thought she was still testing him. If he woke so easily, then surely their earlier chat should have stirred him. So he continued acting deeply asleep.

Looking at Li Yan's face, Zhang Yurong muttered quietly, "Is he really that handsome? I don't think so… Charismatic? Not really... Then why do girls find him attractive?"

Li Yan could feel her examining him, and hearing her muttering self-talk, felt a bit awkward. What was she thinking? Could it be she thought he attracted her cousin? Heaven knows, nothing of the sort happened!

As he silently lamented, he noticed Yurong's breath seemed closer. She was bending down, getting nearer!

Li Yan's spirits lifted; was she really planning to steal a kiss?

Come on! Come on! I don't mind, you can sneak a kiss anytime, anywhere!

At this moment, he felt a bit dry-throated, instinctively wanting to lick his lips, but that seemed too sleazy, and any movement would surely startle Yurong. Being someone so passive and reserved, it was only when he was unconscious or asleep that she'd dare to be bolder. He didn't want to scare her off.

Li Yan kept his eyes shut, fully prepared, feeling like he was in a 'ready for you anytime' pose, awaiting Yurong's gentle kiss.

Stealing a kiss is exciting and thrilling when it's you doing the stealing; having someone else steal a kiss is even more exciting and thrilling.

Anticipating, anticipating… the east wind came, the steps of spring approached...

As Li Yan was filled with anticipation, for some reason, Zhu Ziqing's essay popped into his mind. Damn, did his high school memories just vividly resurface? That was way too lyrical!

At this moment, for Zhang Yurong as well, she was anticipating, the distance gradually closing inch by inch. As she leaned down, the gap between her lips and Li Yan's face was now only a few inches apart. At this point, she felt as if her breath was falling onto Li Yan's face and could faintly sense his breath.

Should I really?

Within less than three inches, she hesitated for a final moment.

Just as Li Yan was worrying she might be testing his pretend sleep, her lips actually came closer! (To be continued. For more, please visit www.qidian.com. More chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)

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