Host! I told you to do a task! I didn't tell you to bbb.

He leaned closer, his fingertips gently brushing against Liu Yunshu's alluringly flushed cheeks.

The touch was delicate and warm, like the finest jade, causing his Adam's apple to bob involuntarily and his eyes to grow even deeper.

"Look..."

He lowered his voice, his breath brushing against her ear.

Like a seductive demon whispering in your ear in the dark, it carries a heart-stopping magnetism and possessiveness.

"We are so compatible..."

His fingertips slowly slid down the contours of her cheek, lingering with an almost obsessive fascination.

"I was thinking of... being more patient."

His voice carried a hint of genuine regret and twisted reproach.

It's a strong sense of displeasure and possessiveness akin to obsessive cleanliness that arises when one's possessions are touched by others.

With a slight pinch of his fingertips, he held her chin, forcing her face to tilt upwards at a clearer angle.

"But why...why did you let him touch you?"

A soothing and melodious classical music tune flowed into the room.

"Why are you so greedy? Hmm? You can have it all, okay?"

His fingertips traced the outline of her sweaty brows and eyes, his voice gentle:

"If Yun Shu could always be this well-behaved, and only this well-behaved to me, that would be wonderful."

His fingertips slowly traced her delicate jawline, finally resting on the corners of her slightly swollen lips.

There seemed to be a faint, ambiguous red mark remaining there.

His gaze fell there, his eyes churning with a terrifying possessiveness and some deep, indescribable emotion.

Liu Chengyan narrowed his eyes slightly, his whole being immersed in a complex emotion that mixed extreme pleasure, satisfaction of control, and deep possessiveness.

Gradually, the music intensified, with each drumbeat striking the air as if hitting the very tip of one's heart.

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Chengyan slowly straightened up and stood beside the sofa.

He slowly raised his hand and put back on the gold-rimmed glasses he had taken off when he was moved.

A satisfied smile curled at the corners of his lips.

After he finished dressing, he picked up a wet wipe that had been prepared beforehand and slowly wiped the sweat and... from her face.

"Yunshu is still a baby, how could I bear to let you get pregnant now?"

After carefully tidying her up, he covered her with a light blanket.

Pushing the window open a crack quickly dissipated the lingering, ambiguous, and warm atmosphere inside.

He took a deep breath of fresh air, then turned and sat down in a comfortable rattan chair not far from the sofa.

He casually pulled a book from the bookshelf next to him.

His fingertips casually traced the pages of the book, but his gaze remained fixed on the sleeping girl on the sofa.

Time slips away quietly.

On the sofa, Liu Yunshu's long eyelashes trembled, and she opened her eyes with difficulty.

Her eyes, misty with tears, were blurry, and it took a while for them to focus.

The first thing that catches the eye is Ryu Seung-yeon sitting in a rattan chair not far away.

He was relaxed, holding a hardcover book in his hands, his fingertips casually stroking the edges of the pages.

"woke up?"

He looked up at the opportune moment, closed the book, and looked at her with gentle eyes.

"You slept for quite a while. Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Liu Yunshu shifted her body and realized that she was lying on the sofa where she usually rested.

She was covered with a soft, thin blanket.

She propped herself up, her body still aching, her head still spinning, and looked around blankly.

"I..." She opened her mouth, her voice hoarse and soft from just waking up, "How did I fall asleep?"

Liu Chengyan put down his book, stood up and walked to her, bending down to hand her the warm water.

My fingertips brushed against the back of her hand, bringing a slightly cool sensation.

"Perhaps it's because the afternoon sun is too warm, and I drank sweet soup, that makes me feel sleepy."

His tone was calm and natural, without the slightest hint of anything amiss. "Are you thirsty? Drink some warm water."

Liu Yunshu took the water glass and obediently sipped it slowly.

The lukewarm water flowed over my dry throat, which did indeed dispel some of the drowsiness and inexplicable heat.

But deep within my body, I felt a strange, indescribable sensation.

It didn't hurt, but it felt a little sore, a little empty, and a little...

A familiar, vague weariness, mixed with an extremely subtle, almost imperceptible, lingering sense of satisfaction.

This feeling...

She unconsciously furrowed her brows, and a blush of embarrassment quietly rose on her cheeks without her even noticing.

"What's wrong? Still feeling unwell?" Liu Chengyan keenly noticed the subtle change in her expression and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"N-nothing..."

Liu Yunshu quickly lowered her eyes, avoiding his gaze, and spoke in a soft, barely audible voice.

She felt secretly annoyed and a sense of vigilance rose within her.

This feeling... it's kind of like... after that time with Jiang Chi?

But how is that possible?

I was clearly just asleep...

Moreover, Mr. Liu was reading a book the whole time...

She felt ashamed of her wild thoughts, yet she couldn't completely shake off that eerie sense of familiarity.

Just then, her phone, which she had placed on the coffee table, suddenly started vibrating, and the name "A-Chi" appeared on the screen.

Liu Yunshu's attention was instantly drawn, and a sweet smile unconsciously spread across her eyes.

The inexplicable doubts and physical discomfort I had just felt were all washed away.

She quickly picked up her phone, pressed the answer button, and her voice softened unconsciously: "A-Chi, are you done with your training?"

Jiang Chi's energetic voice came from the other end of the phone, with the sounds of sports equipment clattering and teammates shouting in the background.

"Yunshu! I'm sorry, we had to do extra practice tonight, and the coach is keeping a close eye on us, so I probably won't be able to have dinner with you tonight."

Liu Yunshu's fingers paused slightly as she held the phone, a clear hint of disappointment flashing across her eyes, but her voice remained considerate and gentle:

"It's okay, training is the most important thing. Focus on training, don't overwork yourself, and remember to eat on time."

"Don't be angry, baby."

Jiang Chi's voice was apologetic, lowered, and intimate.

"Wait until tomorrow! I'm off tomorrow, the whole day is yours!"

"How about I take you to that newly opened theme park? I heard the light show at night is amazing!"

The disappointment in Liu Yunshu's eyes was instantly brightened by this promise, and the corners of her lips involuntarily curved upwards, even her voice tinged with joyful warmth:

"Okay! I'll wait for you! It's a deal!"

After hanging up the phone, the smile on her face was as sweet as honey, lingering for a long time.

She was like a plump, bright peach that had just been sweetly watered, radiating the unique, dazzling glow of being in love.

Liu Chengyan, who was standing to the side, took in all the changes in her expression before and after she answered the phone.

His hands, hanging by his sides, slowly and with extreme force clenched at an angle unseen by anyone.

His knuckles were white from excessive force, and the veins on the back of his hand were faintly visible.

Beneath that gentle mask, jealousy and rage grew wildly and entangled like poisonous vines, almost breaking through the cage of reason.

He exerted tremendous self-control to keep his voice steady, making it sound as if he were speaking casually:

"Was that Mr. Jiang on the phone? It sounds like... he has training scheduled? He can't pick you up tonight?"

Liu Yunshu looked up at the sound, her eyes still brimming with the sweet smile that Jiang Chi had given her, and replied softly:

"Yes, it's Achi. He said the team had extra practice tonight and he can't have dinner with me."

As for the appointment at the amusement park tomorrow, she subconsciously didn't mention it.

Perhaps she felt that this was a private expectation between her and Jiang Chi, and that it didn't need to be shared with others.

"Since he's busy..."

Liu Chengyan responded almost immediately, his tone so natural as if it were a matter of course.

He had already stood up and picked up his suit jacket draped over the back of the chair. "Then I'll have dinner with you."

Before Liu Yunshu could refuse, he had already walked up to her and naturally reached out to take her wrist.

His palms were warm and dry, and though the force wasn't great, it was impossible to break free.

"I know a newly opened private restaurant where they make very authentic crab roe tofu with a delicate texture. You should like it."

"Mr. Liu, you're going to so much trouble, really, it's not necessary..."

Liu Yunse tried to pull her hand away, her cheeks slightly flushed, her voice a little flustered, "I'll just eat something random, or go home..."

"It's no trouble at all."

Liu Chengyan interrupted her gently but firmly.

He took her wrist and led her toward the entrance of the art studio.

The warmth of his palm seeped through the thin skin of her wrist, sending a strange, subtle shiver down her spine.

"Let's go. It's getting late, you'll be alone going back anyway. Let's just treat this as... a simple dinner between friends."

The studio door was gently closed, shutting out the soft afternoon light behind us.

The Bentley drove smoothly along the tree-lined road.

Liu Yunshu sat in the passenger seat, her fingertips unconsciously fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, feeling uneasy.

Liu Chengyan caught a glimpse of her subtle movement out of the corner of his eye, a faint smile curving his lips. He slowed the car and turned to look at her: "What are you thinking about?"

"N-nothing."

Liu Yunshu quickly shook her head, lowering her eyes and not daring to look at him, but the tips of her ears quietly turned red.

She felt that Mr. Liu seemed a little different today than usual.

The car stopped in front of a quaint, private restaurant. A waiter respectfully greeted them and led them inside.

The private room was elegantly and quietly decorated, with warm yellow lights casting a soft glow.

Several delicate appetizers were already laid out on the table, with crab roe tofu steaming and emitting a fragrant aroma.

Liu Chengyan naturally ladled a small bowl for her, gently pushed it in front of her, and said in a gentle tone, "Try it, be careful it's hot."

Liu Yunshu picked up a white porcelain spoon, scooped up a spoonful of tender tofu mixed with golden crab roe, carefully blew on it, and put it in her mouth.

Instantly, the ultimate freshness and delicate flavor melt on the tip of the tongue.

She couldn't help but squint her eyes in satisfaction, her cheeks puffed out slightly, and her eyebrows and eyes curved into crescent moons.

"Mmm! It's really delicious! Mr. Liu's recommendation was definitely right!"

Liu Chengyan's hand, holding the celadon teacup, paused almost imperceptibly in the face of her unguarded, purely satisfied smile.

He looked at her lively little face, illuminated by the warm yellow light.

His eyes darkened as he looked at the smear of golden soup on the corner of her mouth.

"If you like it, that's good."

He put down his teacup, his voice lowering slightly, carrying a deliberately crafted gentleness to create a sense of closeness.

"Yun Shu, actually... you don't have to always call me 'Mr. Liu'."

He raised his eyes, his gaze calm yet focused on her.

"Just call me 'Chengyan.' There's no need for us to always be so formal and polite."

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate..."

Liu Yunshu's hand holding the spoon froze in mid-air, and her cheeks instantly flushed a bright red at a visible speed.

Even her fair earlobes had a pinkish tinge.

Her eyes darted around in panic as she swallowed the slippery tofu in her mouth in small sips, her voice weak and barely audible, revealing obvious embarrassment.

"I...I'm not used to...addressing you like that..."

"I thought that after knowing each other for so long and getting along quite well, we could at least be considered friends."

Liu Chengyan's tone remained calm, even carrying a hint of patient persuasion.

He pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, the lenses gleaming warmly under the light.

But the dark eyes behind the glasses looked calmly into her depths, unfathomable, making her feel inexplicably uneasy.