Mr. Pei! Don't force yourself into circles you can't fit into.

Pei Lin narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said, "No need, it's all minor. There was a problem with that project at sea a few days ago, go and check if it's related to Shen Jiaqian."

"Yes."

For some reason, Pei Lin added, "Prepare some more Durex and send it to my room."

"……yes."

"Prepare a few more boxes."

"……yes."

Shen Jicheng had lived for over twenty years, and this was the first time he had experienced such a peaceful life where he could have whatever he wanted. Although his life wasn't bad before, he was always controlled by his older brothers and restricted in every way. Unlike now, no one interfered with anything he did.

His older brother still sends him messages from time to time, but he just blocks them and pretends not to see them. He also doesn't answer the phone when it calls.

night.

Shen Jicheng finished showering and came out of the bathroom humming a song, only to find Pei Lin already in bed. He was slightly surprised; Pei Lin usually went to bed later than him, so why was he up so early today?

He didn't think much of it. He tiptoed over, careful not to wake the other person. He quickly dried his hair and was about to lie down when the person next to him suddenly turned over.

Shen Jicheng was startled, meeting those dark eyes. "You...you're not asleep?"

Pei Lin's gaze lingered on his collarbone for a few seconds before slowly shifting away, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Yeah, I had a little to drink and I'm a bit drunk, so I'm going to lie down now."

"Oh..." I see. That explains why I went to bed so early today.

Shen Jicheng lay down and hesitated before asking, "Then why don't you continue sleeping?"

Pei Lin remained silent.

Shen Jicheng took this as a tacit agreement and gently turned around, saying, "Don't worry, I won't bother you."

He didn't quite have the confidence to say that last sentence. He didn't know what was wrong with him. He slept well every night, but every morning he would wake up to find himself holding Pei Lin, which made him wonder if he had sleepwalking disorder.

There was no movement behind him. Just as Shen Jicheng turned on his phone, suddenly, a warm sensation pressed against his back, and a pair of arms wrapped around him from behind, pulling him into a hug.

Shen Jicheng was startled and caught off guard. "What, what are you doing?!"

Pei Lin didn't speak, but his breathing became noticeably heavier, and his warm breath tickled Pei Lin's earlobe, sending a shiver down Pei Lin's spine. The two remained locked in this stalemate for an unknown amount of time before Pei Lin finally released Pei Lin's grip.

"Sorry, I had been drinking and couldn't help myself."

Shen Jicheng swallowed hard and turned to face him. Looking at the intense lust still lingering in the other's eyes, he was momentarily speechless.

Pei Lin rubbed his temples, looking somewhat troubled, and explained in a hoarse voice, "You're too good-looking, I have absolutely no resistance to you. Especially these past few nights, after you fall asleep, you always snuggle into my arms... it's hard for me to control myself."

He paused.

"I've been thinking about it, and to avoid offending you, you should sleep outside. Although the other room doesn't have protective gear yet, it should be fine as long as you're careful at night."

Shen Jicheng felt a wave of despair. Go out to sleep? What difference would that make from throwing him into a snake pit?

He looked at Pei Lin's face again and again, his heart wavering, before finally gritting his teeth.

Forget it, why be so sentimental? We've already slept together anyway. Besides, it's not a bad deal; he actually quite likes Pei Lin's face. Ultimately, it's all his own fault for being such a restless sleeper, always snuggling into Pei Lin's arms, which aroused Pei Lin's desire. But this might not be a bad thing. Maybe it's precisely because Pei Lin likes him that he's so good to him, always granting his requests?

Having figured it out, Shen Jicheng leaned in, hooked his arms around the other's neck, closed his eyes, and kissed those lips.

A hint of surprise flashed in Pei Lin's eyes, but then his gaze was filled with a wanton and dangerous light. Faced with the other's awkward kiss, he took the initiative and leaned down on him again.

Compared to his previous two rough and brutal actions, Pei Lin was much gentler this time. His movements were gentle, and his voice was gentle; he was completely coaxing Shen Jicheng.

"My baby is so good."

"..."

"I like it so much."

"..."

I like your face.

"..."

I like your body.

"..."

I love your breathing.

"..."

I love your heartbeat.

"..."

"The person who likes you..."

Shen Jicheng's cheeks flushed red. Who could resist such handsome face whispering these words in his ear?

But the other party still hadn't stopped.

"Baby, do you like me?"

Why aren't you saying anything? Do you not like it? That would make me very sad.

The voice seemed to possess a bewitching magic, and Shen Jicheng was completely unable to refuse. He went along with whatever the other person said, almost losing all ability to make his own judgments.

Shen Jicheng was like an unripe fruit. He always thought that such things were mostly painful.

But I didn't expect...

"Well……"

"Good boy, say something nice." Pei Lin coaxed softly.

Shen Jicheng was unwilling.

Pei Lin deliberately provoked him.

"Good boy, call me brother."

Shen Jicheng's ears turned bright red, and his luscious lips moved slightly, his voice hoarse and seductive, "Brother..."

At that moment, Pei Lin's dark eyes turned deep and unfathomable, and he directly sealed those alluring lips with his own.

The long night was silent.

It was exceptionally long.

When Shen Jicheng woke up the next day, he felt sore all over.

When he came downstairs, Pei Lin was already smiling and came up to him, helping him down the stairs with a gentle tone and a hint of apology, "Are you alright? It's all my fault, I couldn't help myself last night... and bullied you."

Shen Jicheng felt extremely uncomfortable. The scenes from last night, and Pei Lin's words, flashed through his mind, and his cheeks were still burning. He said awkwardly, "It's okay... I'm willing."

Why apologize? I wasn't forced to.

Pei Lin raised an eyebrow, helped him sit down on the sofa, and said, "I transferred some money to your card as an apology."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jicheng's eyes lit up. "That would be so embarrassing!"

Pei Lin knew he was saying one thing but meaning another, so he smiled and said, "I told you, I won't treat you unfairly in this regard."

After leaving those words, Pei Lin went to the company. Shen Jicheng was overjoyed and immediately went to find Song Yiyang, only to receive some unpleasant news.

Sitting in the taxi, Shen Jicheng continued his phone call, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. "You mean... no one else came to claim that pink underwear that night at the hotel?"

Song Yiyang nodded emphatically on the other end of the phone, but then realized he couldn't see the other person while on the phone. He spoke seriously.

"That's right! I asked the staff on duty that day, and they all said no one else came to claim it. You were the only one who went to that room that day!"

"Come to the hotel right now, I'm checking the security footage!"

After hanging up the phone, Shen Jicheng's mind went blank. If no one had gone that day, then what Pei Lin had said to him...

Doesn't that mean it's all fake?

He's lying to himself!