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"What if I say no?"

Xia Ying's voice rang out, instantly extinguishing the glimmer of hope in Jiang Yanli's eyes.

His eyes were lowered, his long eyelashes trembling, like a puppy that had lost its owner's love.

Xia Ying watched this scene, her fingers trembling slightly, as if something inside her was melting.

She cupped his handsome face in her hands, stood on tiptoe, and prepared to kiss his cheek.

Unexpectedly, the man moved as well, and her red lips landed steadily on his lips.

It has a cool and soft touch.

Xia Ying was taken aback and was about to retreat when Jiang Yanli moved even faster than her.

He held her firmly and offered her a passionate kiss.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the kissing couple. The golden, hazy glow made them look like a wedding dress, a truly impeccable pair.

A few minutes later, Jiang Yanli pulled himself back to his senses from the daze and ended the deep kiss. He reached out and gently wiped Xia Ying's glistening red lips with his finger, chuckling softly.

"So it turns out my baby was just saying one thing and meaning another; she probably already adored me."

Today's unexpected joys were so numerous that Jiang Yanli felt like she was still dreaming.

"Greasy." Xia Ying pushed his face away, teased him with a smile, and turned to look at her clothes.

Jiang Yanli followed closely behind, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. He knew Yingying would soften. How could a mere kiss on the cheek satisfy him?

Happiness is something you have to strive for.

Xia Ying had transformed into a happy little hamster, darting among the clothes racks. She thought she must have been incredibly lucky to have such a handsome and wealthy boyfriend.

Now, she can finally be a happy, carefree couch potato.

She picked out a new dress and planned to go out that evening, but Jiang Yanli said he didn't have time, so she had to give up.

Seeing Xia Ying's slightly disappointed expression, Jiang Yanli hugged her and gently comforted her, "Baby, we'll go during the day tomorrow, we can play for a long time. You're still in your recovery period, so stay home and rest tonight."

"All right."

Xia Ying rested her head on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around his waist. Although it was a bit of a pity that she couldn't go out on Friday night, being with Jiang Yanli didn't seem so boring anymore.

Thinking of this, Xia Ying's disappointment vanished.

Without her realizing it, she had gradually become dependent on Jiang Yanli.

Jiang Yanli was also somewhat helpless. Who told He Jinyi to make such a big fuss? What if Yingying saw it and got upset?

Moreover, he also had his own selfish motives.

If Yingying regains her memory upon seeing He Jinyi, what will he do?

He's a petty thief; he can only try to steal as much time as possible for himself.

But Jiang Yanli forgot one thing: He Jinyi's extravagant gesture would definitely go viral on short video platforms.

Sure enough, when Xia Ying smiled and handed him the phone, his heart suddenly tightened, and he held his breath, waiting for Xia Ying's next reaction.

"Ah Li, look! Someone's confessing their love and it's causing quite a stir! And the guy is even from our school!"

Xia Ying didn't notice Jiang Yanli's reaction and continued, "There are also photos of them together in the comments section. They're a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a perfect match."

Jiang Yanli only heard his own dry, hoarse voice ask, "Yingying, do you know them?"

"I don't recognize them," Xia Ying replied instantly, then, as if realizing something, looked up and asked, "Did I lose my memory and forget them too?"

Jiang Yanli felt a sense of relief. He immediately suppressed his strange feeling and touched the top of Xia Ying's head.

"No, they are strangers and have nothing to do with us."

"That's good."

Xia Ying leaned against his chest and started scrolling through videos again. All that had just happened was because she had found a funny video and wanted to share it.

Jiang Yan's heart was pounding wildly, his unease had not subsided, and fine beads of cold sweat had already seeped out from his back.

At this moment, Xia Ying listened to his heartbeat, then touched his forehead, and asked in surprise, "Ah Li, why is your heart beating so fast? Are you sick? Or haven't you rested well?"

"I'm fine."

Jiang Yanli sighed inwardly, thinking, "It's over. It seems I really can't live without Xia Ying anymore."

"Ah Li, Manman finally agreed to be with me. My long-cherished wish has finally come true!"

That evening, before going to bed, Jiang Yanli received a call from He Jinyi. There seemed to be the sound of rushing water in the background.

Jiang Yanli casually uttered a "Congratulations," then asked, "In half a month, with your long-distance relationship going on, what will happen to Xia Ying...?"

Upon hearing this name, He Jinyi's excitement and agitation instantly subsided by half.

"I've already applied for the necessary paperwork and am preparing to go to Country M with Manman. I don't know when Xia Ying will regain her memory, so I'll leave you a card. When she remembers, please give it to her for me."

"Ah Li, I know I'm a jerk. Xia Ying did it to save me, but Manman said that if I hadn't gone to see her this time, she would have already accepted the blind date her family arranged for her and gone abroad with her."

Jiang Yanli was not interested in his relationship with Su Manman. Although she was angry, she could not show it.

He asked directly, "So, you're going to break up with Xia Ying now, right?"

He Jinyi paused for a moment and said, "Ali, I'm just playing a dating game with a girl like Xia Ying. It's quite fun for a rich second-generation to save a beautiful but poor student."

Breaking up is a personal matter, and I don't think I need to say it face-to-face. Actually, you don't need to pity Xia Ying; even if she works her whole life, how many times can she earn two million?

"Since you've broken up, don't hurt the other person."

Jiang Yanli left those words and immediately hung up the phone.

He was afraid that he would disregard everything, rush to the hotel, and beat He Jinyi up.

What a load of rubbish, a rescue game, a dating game.

Xia Ying had already gone to sleep, and only the living room was dimly lit.

Jiang Yanli stood in front of the master bedroom door, his hand on the doorknob. He knew that Yingying hadn't locked it.

He really wants to see her and hug her.

However, he couldn't do that; he couldn't.

In the end, he didn't press the button, but instead turned around and went to the bar next to the living room to find a bottle of whiskey.

Jiang Yanli didn't turn on the light, letting the darkness engulf him. Perhaps the alcohol had a calming effect, dispelling his agitation.

"Click—"

The master bedroom door was open, followed by the sound of slippers shuffling around.

Xia Ying doesn't usually get up at night, but tonight she seemed to sense something and woke up in the middle of the night.

"Snap—" She turned on the living room light and spotted Jiang Yanli at the bar.

"Ah Li, why aren't you turning on the light?"

Xia Ying chuckled in exasperation, quickly walked up to him, pinched his cheek, and said, "I thought a thief had broken into the house."

As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed that something was wrong with Jiang Yanli.

His face appeared normal, but his eyes seemed somewhat unfocused.

Xia Ying leaned closer, sniffed, and smelled a faint scent of alcohol on him.

"Yingying..."

Jiang Yanli suddenly smiled and picked Xia Ying up in his arms.

"Mine...is mine..."

"Jiang Yanli, you drunkard, put me down."

Xia Ying patted his shoulder twice, but the more she struggled, the tighter he hugged her.

"Yingying, you're injured, you need to rest..."

Jiang Yanli, like a robot with a pre-programmed script, kept repeating this phrase as he carried the person directly back to the master bedroom.

"Alright, Yingying, go to sleep."

Xia Ying looked at the man who was wrapped up like a dumpling and hugging her tightly, and closed her eyes with a mixture of helplessness and amusement.