"You're a tech tycoon with a net worth of over 100 million now, after all."

Jiang Li reached out and poked his firm chest muscles.

"What's with staying home all the time?"

Zhou Chiye took the opportunity to grab her hand and press it against his left atrium.

The pounding of her heart in her chest traveled through the thin fabric to her palm.

"Tech elites have to socialize, while male college students can hug older women every day."

He spoke with a straight face, then lowered his head and kissed her rosy, slightly upturned lips.

"Besides, all my money is in your account."

He bit her lower lip.

"I'm penniless now, and I have to rely on my rich sister to support me."

He has mastered this rhetoric over the past two years.

Every time Jiang Li tried to get him to socialize, he would bring up the theory that "I have no money, so I can only sell myself," effectively shutting her down.

Jiang Li's breathing became erratic from his kisses, and she pushed his shoulder away.

"Stop messing around. Tang Tang made plans to meet tonight. If you keep causing trouble, I won't be able to leave the house."

Upon hearing Tang Tang's name, a hint of displeasure flashed in Zhou Chiye's eyes, but he still released his grip.

After all, she is Jiang Li's best friend.

It was evening at a private shop in downtown B city.

Tang Tang sat in the private room, dressed in a smart trench coat.

The sliding door opened.

Jiang Li walked in front, with Zhou Chiye following behind like a bodyguard.

Jiang Li took off her coat, and Zhou Chiye naturally took it and hung it on the coat rack.

Then he pulled out a chair for her and even straightened the hem of her clothes.

Their movements were so practiced it was chilling.

"Oh My God."

Tang Tang rubbed the goosebumps on her arms.

"You two are so clingy, it's unbelievable."

Jiang Li blushed and took the menu, handing it to Tang Tang.

The system was causing a frenzy in Jiang Li's mind.

[Honey, if your best friend knew how clingy you two are at home, she'd probably be mortified.]

Jiang Li cursed inwardly.

Zhou Chiye sat down next to Jiang Li, poured a glass of warm water and placed it beside her, then turned to look at Tang Tang.

"Sister Tang Tang."

He smiled very sweetly.

"Order whatever you like, it's on me."

Tang Tang looked at the handsome, harmless man in front of her, and then thought about the bits and pieces of information Jiang Li had revealed to her over the past two years.

She knew all too well that it was this very guy who, back then, used a forged sterilization certificate to completely fool Zhou's parents, ultimately leading them to tacitly accept their relationship.

This ruthless person is now acting like a well-behaved puppy; it's practically a scam.

"Lili, has the Zhou family completely abandoned you all now?"

Tang Tang asked while ordering the food.

"Um."

Jiang Li nodded.

"My uncle and aunt now treat me like their goddaughter, and they even send me some health supplements."

They thought Ono had a physical defect...

Jiang Li paused for a moment and glanced at Zhou Chiye.

Zhou Chiye picked up the conversation, his expression quite frank.

"They think I have a physical defect, and that I'm lucky to have a woman who doesn't mind me by my side."

Tang Tang was stunned by the phrase "ancestral graves emitting green smoke".

This kid is really ruthless to himself; he can even say things like that without batting an eye.

Where is Zhou Yanchuan?

Tang Tang asked.

Upon hearing this name, Zhou Chiye paused for a second while peeling shrimp for Jiang Li.

A cold, dark light flashed in those bright black eyes, but it was quickly masked by a smile.

"He has been expanding the company's new business in the south."

Jiang Li took the peeled shrimp.

"I heard Xu Qingyu went with them too, and they're doing well now."


Zhou Yanchuan ultimately didn't dare to reveal the truth to his parents.

He used his busy schedule to numb himself, and finally gave Xu Qingyu a status that allowed them to stand side by side in the sunlight.

As for the absurdity of that fake certificate, it has become a completely sealed secret.

Tang Tang looked at the couple in front of her.

Zhou Chiye placed the last peeled peony shrimp into the ginger and pear dish. He took a damp towel to wipe his hands and stared intently at the ginger and pear as he ate.

That look in his eyes was as if he were looking at a rare treasure that was finally completely his own.

Undisguised, scalding, and intense.

Tang Tang swallowed and gave a thumbs up.

"You two are locked up, so don't go and cause trouble for others."

Zhou Chiye laughed.

His eyebrows and eyes were curved, and he had a youthful spirit.

"rest assured."

He grasped Jiang Li's hand, which was resting on the table, and their fingers intertwined.

"She'll never escape in this lifetime."

Jiang Li's face was burning hot.

The two returned to their apartment after dinner, at 10 p.m.

As soon as Jiang Li changed into her slippers, Zhou Chiye hugged her from behind and pressed her against the door panel in the entryway.

The man's breath, carrying the coolness of the night breeze, landed on the side of her neck.

"Baby."

His voice was very low, with great restraint.

He didn't even change his clothes today; he just buried his face in the crook of her neck and rubbed it against her.

Zhou Chiye was unusually clingy tonight, his eagerness almost overwhelming Jiang Li.

He has only two hours left until he turns twenty-two.

The nights in late autumn are long.

The upscale apartment in City B was completely silent.

The bedroom was lit only by a very dim floor lamp.

Jiang Li sank into the soft bedding, like a soft lump of dough.

Suddenly, a corner of the blanket was pulled back.

Before the cold air could even get in, a warm embrace enveloped her completely.

"elder sister."

A hoarse, deep voice sounded close to her ear.

The man's lips, warm and soft, landed heavily on her neck and cheek.

Jiang Li was so sleepy that she couldn't even open her eyes.

She whimpered and burrowed into the heat source like a cat.

"Sleepy..." she said softly, with a strong nasal tone.

Zhou Chiye's large hands supported her back, and he half-lifted her up.

He wasn't wearing a shirt, his muscular chest and abs pressed directly against her cotton nightgown.

Every muscle was taut, like a fully drawn bow.

"Get up, baby."

His voice trembled violently, and even the arm holding her was shaking uncontrollably.

Jiang Li groggily opened her eyes a crack.

"What time is it?"

She glanced out the window; it was pitch black.

"It's not dawn yet."

Five o'clock.

Zhou Chiye quickly took the clothes and helped her change.

He then picked up the hat and put it on her head.

Throughout the entire process, Jiang Li was like a boneless rag doll, letting him manipulate her at will.

"Where are we going?"

Jiang Li was brought a little more awake by his antics, but she still couldn't quite process what he was doing.

The system yawned in her mind.

【precious.

Look at that kid's eyes, practically glowing with lust. Guess where he's going to take you? He probably didn't sleep a wink tonight.

Zhou Chiye did not answer.

He bent down and picked Jiang Li up in his arms.

As he walked into the entryway, he hooked a black waterproof document bag on the coffee table with one hand.

Once outside, a gust of cold wind blew, and Jiang Li snuggled closer to him.

The taxi was already waiting downstairs.

Zhou Chiye shoved her into the back seat and then sat down himself.

He wrapped her in his oversized coat and let her lean on his shoulder.

The car sped along the empty streets in the early morning, the streetlights flashing past one by one.

Jiang Li leaned on the man's strong shoulder.

She sensed that the person next to her was not normal.

Zhou Chiye's breathing was heavy, and his chest was rising and falling very rapidly.

His long, slender fingers gripped the black file folder tightly, his knuckles turning an unnatural pale from the force.

He checks his phone every now and then.

The screen's light illuminated his sharp jawline, and his beauty mark under the dim light burned red.

His knees were even twitching slightly.

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