Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Not Even Having the Status or Position to Be Jealous

All the insecurity, paranoia, and fear of loss dissolved at this very moment.

Si Jin didn’t say another word, leaning down to gently kiss Yun Sheng’s lips. She raised her arms to wrap around his neck, completely relaxing as she meekly accepted everything he offered.

Resting one hand steadily against the soft cushion of the sofa, Si Jin slowly moved his other hand up her back, his fingertips catching the invisible zipper at the back of her long black dress. Earlier, he had patiently zipped it up inch by inch; now, with a light flick of his fingers, he slowly slid it down along the familiar track. The faint metallic friction was exceptionally clear in the quiet dressing room. The zipper slid all the way down, causing the fabric that once hugged her curves to instantly loosen, revealing a large expanse of fair, delicate skin.

His warm, dry palm covered her smooth back without obstruction. His fingertips rubbed gently, leaving his unique warmth lingering inch by inch over her soft skin. His burning kisses also trailed slowly from the corner of her lips, sweeping over her jawline, and landing on her slender neck with light, teasing bites.

The temperature in the enclosed space climbed steadily, wrapping the two of them in a sweltering aura. Their breaths intertwined, their heartbeats syncing.

Yun Sheng went completely soft, leaning weakly against the sofa. The only thing echoing in her ears was the sound of their increasingly rapid breathing. Her mind went blank, and in her eyes and heart, there was only the man holding her.

An unknown amount of time passed before Si Jin slightly restrained his movements. He rested his forehead against the hollow of her shoulder, his heavy breaths brushing against her skin. His deep blue eyes were dark and scalding, brimming with an unshakeable affection.

His deep, hoarse voice sounded right by her ear, his tone stubborn and earnest. "Shengsheng, you must stay by my side for the rest of your life."

Without waiting for Yun Sheng to respond, Si Jin leaned down and slipped his arms under her knees, effortlessly scooping her up into his arms. Yun Sheng instinctively tightened her hold around his neck, pressing her cheek against his warm chest and listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat. Si Jin stood up with her in his arms, walking steadily out of the dressing room and heading straight for the adjoining bathroom.

Pushing open the bathroom door, they were greeted by a rush of hot, humid steam that filled the room with a hazy white mist. The bathtub had already been filled with warm, clear water. The surface swayed slightly, occasionally sending up tiny droplets and emitting a gentle SPLASH.

Si Jin carried Yun Sheng to the edge of the bathtub, his movements incredibly gentle as he carefully lowered her into the water. The warm water instantly enveloped her body, driving away the lingering heat and soothing her aching limbs.

In the swirling mist, their figures overlapped and intertwined. All their anxieties and insecurities were completely washed away by this tenderness. Si Jin stayed with her, indulging in the warm water. His movements were tender and affectionate as they patiently comforted each other.

A heavy wave of drowsiness washed over Yun Sheng. Leaning against Si Jin’s embrace, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier. She unconsciously nuzzled against his chest before finally yielding to her exhaustion and falling fast asleep.

Seeing that she had fallen asleep, Si Jin finally lifted her out. He grabbed a soft bath towel nearby and meticulously and patiently wiped away the remaining water droplets on her body. After taking care of everything and changing her into a comfortable nightgown, he carried her back to the bedroom.

Once he was sure the woman in his arms was deeply asleep and wouldn’t be easily awakened, Si Jin opened her terminal and pulled up the unknown number that had called earlier. He forwarded the number to an encrypted contact on his own terminal.

[Investigate this number and find the person behind it.]

Since Dark Nest dared to target Yun Sheng and issue threats so brazenly, they had to pay the corresponding price!

[Understood, checking immediately.]

Si Jin casually closed the chat interface, then dialed Bai Ye’s private number. The call rang only twice before being swiftly picked up. On the other end of the line, Bai Ye’s voice sounded noticeably tense.

"Calling at this hour... Did something happen to Yun Sheng?"

Both men were well aware that unless a sudden emergency had occurred, Si Jin would never call Bai Ye at this hour.

"She’s fine. She just fell asleep," Si Jin replied.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by what seemed to be a heavier breath from Bai Ye.

Si Jin leaned against the headboard, resting his gaze lightly on the sleeping woman in his arms. He acted as if he hadn’t noticed Bai Ye’s emotional fluctuation at all.

"Just now, someone from Dark Nest contacted Yun Sheng on their own initiative. The person made ruthless threats, saying they would capture her directly and cultivate her into Dark Nest’s most perfect experimental subject." He paused for a moment, quickly sorting through all the chaotic clues in his mind. His tone gradually sank, becoming incredibly grave. "Previously, Lin Yueyao leaked information saying that Dark Nest would raid the research institute in a week and kidnap the core researchers inside. Now, they’ve gone out of their way to make a threatening call to Yun Sheng at this specific juncture. I can’t figure out their objective right now.

"It’s highly likely they want to confuse our judgment, but there’s also a chance they might strike at both the research institute and Yun Sheng simultaneously."

The moment his words fell, dead silence engulfed the other end of the line. Even the sound of breathing vanished abruptly.

After a brief, two-second void, the crisp sound of hard objects colliding suddenly rang out from the receiver, followed by the harsh scraping of a chair dragging across the floor.

Over in his empty office, Bai Ye had already risen from his resting chair, standing ramrod straight in front of the window. The night outside was pitch black. The gloomy moonlight fell across his face, making his features look increasingly brooding. His complexion was ashen, and his thin lips were pressed tightly into a rigid line.

His fingers tightened, his knuckles turning white. His heart was a chaotic mix of emotions—heavy and powerless.

He worried about Yun Sheng’s safety more than anyone else, yet at the same time, an undeniable sourness and jealousy surged within him. He could perfectly picture Yun Sheng sleeping peacefully in Si Jin’s arms at this very moment. Si Jin could stay by her side openly, blatantly favoring and protecting her, possessing all the qualifications he himself so desperately yearned for but couldn’t have.

He, on the other hand, was nothing. He didn’t even have the identity or the right to feel jealous!

A chest full of complex emotions piled up in his heart, a blend of worry, envy, and a deep sense of helplessness, ultimately transforming into nothing more than a heavy sigh.

Suppressing all his distracting thoughts, Bai Ye spoke. His voice was hoarse and exhausted, his tone heavy to the extreme.

"We can’t fully trust Lin Yueyao’s intel, but we can’t completely ignore it either. I’ve already dispatched extra personnel to the research institute for a twenty-four-hour strict guard to prevent any possibility of a sneak attack.

"As for Yun Sheng, I will secretly arrange for people to protect her. She won’t notice a thing, and her daily life will absolutely not be disturbed.

"My position restricts me, and I also have to coordinate and manage all affairs across this entire jurisdiction. I have no way to guard her side every single moment."

When he said this, the desolation in Bai Ye’s eyes could barely be concealed. "Si Jin, I can only ask you to watch over her and protect her."

"You don’t need to specifically remind me; I would put my life on the line to protect her anyway. I’ve already had someone trace that threatening number from earlier. I’ll send it to you shortly, and you can handle it as you see fit."

"Understood," Bai Ye replied in a low voice. "I’ll dispatch people to investigate it thoroughly on my end as well."

After those brief words, the two men had no further exchange. The call was unceremoniously disconnected, leaving a cold busy signal echoing from the receiver.

Bai Ye maintained his posture in front of the window, one arm hanging loosely by his side. The aura around him was depressive and low.

Luo Cheng, who had been standing quietly in the corner of the office on standby the entire time, saw him hang up the phone. Only then did he step forward and ask for instructions in a low voice.

"General, General Xu Chengyuan says he wishes to see you. He is outside right now... Will you see him?"

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