But he didn't know if it was because of the alcohol, or if Chen Yan also subconsciously wanted something to happen.

He clearly wanted to struggle and get up, but his hands lacked the strength, and he couldn't push Meng Xue away after several attempts.

At this moment, Meng Xue was unlike him, as if she had gone mad.

She sat on top of Chen Yan and then bent down to start kissing him.

While weakly dodging, Chen Yan gasped for breath and said, "Meng Xue, come to your senses."

"With this approach, even if you win my heart, you won't have me!"

"A forced melon isn't sweet!"

As he spoke, Chen Yan felt his lines were a bit strange.

Meng Xue didn't care about that, as she tore at Chen Yan's clothes while panting, replying, "It's fine. If it's not sweet, it still quenches thirst."

Seeing Meng Xue nearly going mad, Chen Yan genuinely panicked.

He put strength into his arms and hugged Meng Xue.

His constitution was +9, and with that embrace, even if Meng Xue practiced martial arts year-round, she immediately couldn't move.

Chen Yan twisted her arms behind her and held her closely, persuading her, "Meng Xue, don't be impulsive."

"I never said I wouldn't accept you."

"I actually like you very much."

"But... you know my situation."

"I already have Qiao Qiao and Lu Man by my side. I can't wholeheartedly love only you."

Upon hearing Chen Yan's words, a drunken Meng Xue looked at him, her eyes reddening, "I don't care."

"As long as you can be with me!"

Hearing Meng Xue's words, Chen Yan wanted to retort: How could you not mind? You say you are willing to be the lesser, but deep inside, you always think about rising to the top, and even envisage eliminating Yu Qiao Qiao and Lu Man.

Meng Xue had just asked Chen Yan why he doesn't accept her.

Her reasons hadn't really hit the mark.

Because, all along, what Chen Yan was most unsure about Meng Xue was: the several times he eavesdropped on Meng Xue's inner thoughts.

Meng Xue always wanted to rise to the top and then receive Chen Yan's sole affection.

What was most terrifying was that, whether it was her background or her abilities, if she set her mind to this, she really could accomplish it.

And Chen Yan already had Yu Qiao Qiao and Lu Man, how could he possibly accept such a thing.

So, that was why he kept Meng Xue at arm's length, even though she had high affection for him, Chen Yan never took advantage of her.

But now, seeing Meng Xue's eyes redden and then looking at him so earnestly,

Chen Yan for a moment, felt like this woman seemed to be serious.

Could it be... had she truly changed her mind?

Thinking this, Chen Yan couldn't help but turn on his "inner headphones."

The noisy surroundings gradually faded away.

Only the sound of Meng Xue's heartbeats rose beside Chen Yan's ear.

And Meng Xue's inner voice also appeared in Chen Yan's ear,

"I just want to be with him. Why won't he agree?"

"What is lacking in me?"

"He clearly has feelings for me. But why does he keep his distance?"

Hearing no inner thoughts about Meng Xue wanting to rise to the top, Chen Yan could only try to guide her to contemplate such questions.

While continuing to listen to Meng Xue's voice, he said, "Meng Xue, let's be honest. Although you told me you're willing, I think you wouldn't want to share me with others."

After saying this, Chen Yan looked at Meng Xue, quietly waiting for her inner voice.

And indeed, following Chen Yan's question, Meng Xue's inner thoughts related to this topic emerged,

"Chen Yan... did he notice something?"

"Yes. Which woman would want to share her love with others?"

Hearing Meng Xue's inner thoughts, Chen Yan couldn't help but sigh lightly, feeling that it was indeed the issue he was most concerned about.

If Meng Xue always thought this way, Chen Yan really couldn't feel at ease being with her.

After all, her thoughts weren't wrong, unless she was willing, Chen Yan did not want to force her.

And Chen Yan, since he already had three other girls, could not possibly abandon them for her.

So, perhaps... was it just not meant to be?

But just as Chen Yan was thinking this, Meng Xue suddenly spoke up, "Didn't expect you couldn't be fooled. But... I really couldn't help myself; I wanted to try."

She said, "At worst, consider it a relationship."

Chen Yan looked at Meng Xue perplexedly, uncertain if this was just an act or her true thoughts.

And at this moment, Meng Xue's inner voice, "But... why think so much?"

"Coming across someone so attractive, should I just give up?"

"In the future, decades later, when I think of him, won't I regret it?"

"And even if I find someone who loves only me now, can he guarantee not to change his heart later?"

"Fearing loss before gaining anything, isn't that like being penny-wise and pound-foolish?"

"He talks so nicely, as if he is considerate, but isn't he just afraid I'd chase Yu Qiao Qiao and Lu Man away?"

"Then I'll just pretend they don't exist."

"Just give it a try."

"Consider it a relationship. Shouldn't I be in a relationship?"

Hearing Meng Xue's inner thoughts, Chen Yan unexpectedly looked at her.

Because, in Chen Yan's mind, Meng Xue was always a very decisive person who wouldn't easily change her mind.

But now, she was willing to turn a blind eye, pretending Yu Qiao Qiao and the others didn't exist?

Though it felt somewhat self-deceptive... at least Chen Yan's biggest worry was gone.

Thinking this, Chen Yan looked at Meng Xue again and then cleared his throat, saying, "Chinese don't cheat Chinese."

Meng Xue: ...

"No cheating."

She added, "I admit I want to monopolize you. But now I see it's not possible. However, I don't want to just leave. So, I want to try."

She casually said, "If I really can't accept it, we can just break up then."

"After all, by that time, I'll have had my fun with you, not a loss."

Chen Yan sighed gently, then let go of her, and hugged her, saying, "Sorry for putting you through this."

Meng Xue bit Chen Yan's ear, as if venting her unwillingness.

Chen Yan, in pain, combined with being drunk, was not very responsive, and blurted out, "Why are you like Lu Man, biting people too!"

As soon as he said that, he felt trouble was coming.

After all, he had just persuaded Meng Xue to accept Yu Qiao Qiao and Lu Man, and now he mentioned them—this was literally inviting trouble.

As expected, Meng Xue's expression changed, and she just quietly stared at Chen Yan.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly grew colder.

Chen Yan swallowed nervously, trying to find something to talk about to warm up the atmosphere.

But just then, Meng Xue suddenly pushed Chen Yan.

Chen Yan was already seated on the ground, without time to dodge, he was pushed flat onto the floor.

As he fell, a strange thought suddenly crossed Chen Yan's mind, "Why does Meng Xue always want to push me?"

"Can't she be gentler?"

And immediately after, before he could figure out the answer,

He felt a chill down below.

Followed by a warmth.

He hissed sharply, then using his hands as support, struggled to look over.

Then he saw Meng Xue staring at him.

Her hair, silky smooth, draped over her shoulders, each gaze deeply affectionate.

Chen Yan's whole body felt awful.

And just then, Meng Xue looked up, stared at him provocatively, and asked, "Can Lu Man do this too?"

What could Chen Yan say.

Even if he could, he shouldn't say yes.

So he shook his head, his voice squeezed out as if from his throat, "No, she can't."

Meng Xue coyly smiled, then bowed her head again...

......

The night passed without words.

The next day, Chen Yan sprang up from bed, full of energy.

Lying next to him was Meng Xue.

Meng Xue was wrapped in a quilt, soundly asleep.

Last night, the two did not engage in any battles, but Meng Xue had her fair share of treats.

But when Chen Yan wanted to take things further, Meng Xue stopped him, saying she wasn't ready.

Chen Yan knew things were moving fast between them, so he didn't force her into doing anything she disliked.

However, that did leave Meng Xue's mouth pretty tired.

It must be said, Meng Xue's skills weren't bad, and Chen Yan sometimes wondered if she had any unspeakable past.

Luckily, it was past midnight when they returned to the hotel, so after using the "inner headphones" once before, Chen Yan could use it again today.

So, he once again sneakily used the "inner headphones" to eavesdrop on her inner thoughts.

After eavesdropping, Chen Yan then knew that this girl, in the past few months, had secretly made many preparations and efforts to please him at home...

That instant, he couldn't help but feel moved.

Gently getting up, he adjusted Meng Xue's quilt, then returned to his room, grabbed his notebook, and went to the study to handle some company matters.

But before he could manage for long, he heard a lazy woman's call from the master bedroom, "Chen Yan? Chen Yan?"

Chen Yan raised his head, prepared to respond,

Then he heard the sound of "clang, clang" coming from the hallway.

He couldn't help but stand up and walk out, wanting to see what was going on.

Then he saw Meng Xue wrapped in a blanket, covering her mouth, staggering toward the second bedroom, "Chen Yan~?"

Chen Yan walked over puzzled.

Then he saw Meng Xue sitting on the bed, a bit dazed, staring at the empty room.

Chen Yan knocked on the door and cautiously asked, "It's not like I died and didn't know, right? Can you see me?"

Suddenly hearing Chen Yan's words, Meng Xue abruptly looked up.

Upon seeing Chen Yan standing confused at the doorway, her eyes instantly reddened.

She threw herself into Chen Yan's arms, almost crying, and choked up, "I woke up and couldn't find you, thought you had run away."

Chen Yan, caught between laughter and tears, hugged her to prevent her from falling, "Why would I run? With such a big company there, where could I run to?"

Hearing Chen Yan's words, Meng Xue reacted a bit and nodded, "Right."

Her emotions came quickly and left swiftly.

Feeling reassured that Chen Yan couldn't run away, she immediately felt less wronged.

She held back the tears at the corner of her eyes, then broke free from Chen Yan's embrace and said to him, "Alright then. If you're not leaving, that's good."

"I'm going to freshen up."

Saying this, she put her hand to her mouth, blew a breath, smelled it, and while waving it away from her nose in disgust, she said, "Brushed several times last night, but still, there's a taste, so annoying."

After saying that, she swayed her slender waist towards the master bedroom.

Leaving Chen Yan alone, caught between laughter and tears.

'At that time, wasn't it you who wouldn't let go, holding on for dear life. And looking at me so triumphantly, now you say you dislike it?'

'Women ah... your name is fickleness.'

Thinking this, Chen Yan shook his head and turned back to the study, prepared to continue handling work.

But before he could even sit down, his phone started ringing...

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.