It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

Li Cheng quickly and earnestly said, "I don't know where you heard this from, but it's a misunderstanding. Miss Annie and I are not lovers... This is a long story, but please let me explain."

So he briefly explained the situation: after Annie became famous, she was harassed by noblemen, so she pulled Li Cheng into pretending to be her lover... He also explained the similar causes and consequences, and how, after the matter was resolved, Annie continued to lie to others that Li Cheng was her lover because she found it troublesome. He explained it all to Stoller.

That concludes the entire situation.

Li Cheng thought for a moment, then, against his conscience, added, "Although Miss Anne is a very outstanding woman, our relationship is truly just pure friendship..."

Stoller frowned deeply after hearing this and fell into a deep silence.

An eerie silence fell over the room. Stoller remained silent, and Li Cheng was hesitant to speak either.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

Although there had just been a misunderstanding about the dog collar, Li Cheng still wanted to clarify things to prove his innocence.

This unpleasant atmosphere lasted for about ten minutes.

Stoller snapped out of his reverie and hesitantly asked, "So, Anne is very popular in Lincoln?"

Clearly, what surprised him more than the fact that the two were not a couple was the popularity Anne gained in Lincoln.

"Forehead......."

Li Cheng paused for two seconds, then nodded in empathy: "It's true. Miss Anne is very popular in Lincoln. If she wanted to, the men who wanted to marry her could line up in a long line outside the street."

It was affirmed.

Mr. Stoller's brows suddenly relaxed, as if he had become ten years younger: "That's good, that's good."

Although he was somewhat disappointed that the two were not a couple, after all, it was not easy to find an outstanding young man like Li Cheng.

But now that Annie is no longer the unwanted girl she once was, he breathed a sigh of relief and no longer had to worry about his daughter's future.

Stoller was pleased, and even his resistance to Anne working in the theater industry lessened considerably.

Li Cheng was also very happy, as he had preserved his innocence.

A win-win-win situation.

A world where no one gets hurt has been achieved.

After leaving the study, Li Cheng immediately told Annie, who had come in a fierce manner seeking revenge, about the good news.

Anne was initially furious that she was wearing a dog collar, but upon hearing this news, her anger instantly turned to joy—this was the first time Stoller had acknowledged her efforts; previously, he had neither approved nor disapproved, since inheriting the family business was more important to Stoller than the drama.

"Well done!"

Anne excitedly gave him a high five.

Li Cheng gave her a high five, then said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "You're welcome, just don't actually fall for me."

"how is this possible?"

Annie retorted, "Although I find Li Cheng rather pleasing to the eye, do you know what my greatest belief in life is?"

"Uh... freedom?"

Li Cheng tentatively asked.

"No, it's loyalty!"

Anne put her hands on her hips and said in a self-righteous manner, "Although freedom is important, I value loyalty more... Now that you're with Newton, you're permanently out of my dating pool. Even if you try to do something to betray Newton, I'll call a bunch of my brothers to kick your ass to the curb!"

Hearing this audacious statement, Li Cheng felt a chill run down his spine, but then asked, somewhat puzzled, "You're meddling in my business with Newton?"

"Of course, my best friend's business is my business."

Annie replied without hesitation, "And as a loyal friend, I would never do anything to betray my best friend, not even if I just stood by and watched!"

Chapter 365 Solutions for When the Body Can't Take It

A few days later.

Lincoln.

It wasn't mealtime, yet a golden-haired creature sat alone at the table, listlessly fiddling with the steak on its plate with a knife.

Miss Newton is a little annoyed lately.

Since the succubus incident, and after being misled by Lavoisier and others, she mistakenly blamed herself for Li Cheng's infidelity, believing that it was because she was too cute that Li Cheng couldn't control his lust and cheated on her. Miss Newton began to worry about her future.

The main problem is that her small body can't handle it.

In response, Comrade Cheguet Lavoisier, a seasoned and experienced woman, an outstanding graduate of the University of Paris with a double degree in chemistry and law, and a professional with several years of experience in the legal industry, offered some valuable guidance on her current situation.

Lavoisier said:

[In both a legal and religious sense, a husband can only have one legal wife, and the divorce process is extremely complicated.]

Since you're certain Li Cheng likes you and you'll get married, you don't need to worry too much about him cheating.

As for the issue of your body not being able to handle it, after all, you're still young... cough cough, I mean you're still in the developmental stage, and you have a bright future ahead of you. So there's nothing that can be done about it, anyway, it's not like Li Cheng has changed his mind and doesn't like you anymore.

If all else fails, you can consider turning a blind eye for now and pretending you didn't see it...

After listening to this objective, fair, insightful, selfless, and purely perspective-based analysis from the point of view of the parties involved.

Newton was immediately enlightened and realized that Lavoisier was truly a good person.

But then, the thought that if she turned a blind eye, Li Cheng would do those perverted things to her behind her back with that hateful red-haired girl, made her very resistant and she hesitated to make up her mind.

But simply dragging it out without thinking of a solution won't work.

Especially since Li Cheng has been away for several days, and when he returns home, he'll probably start playing the piano as soon as they meet, and my body definitely won't be able to handle it.

While brooding over his girlish worries, Newton listlessly cut the steak and fried egg on his plate into small, easy-to-eat pieces. When he saw there was nothing left to cut, he picked up a small piece with his fork, dipped it in sauce, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it casually a couple of times, and then swallowed it without any appetite.

It's been going on for too long, and it's lost its appeal.

Unappetizing.

"Eating? Perfect timing."

Just then, a familiar red figure walked into the restaurant from outside. While talking, the figure naturally pulled out the chair to Newton's left and sat down. After glancing at the contents of Newton's plate, the figure turned to the maid next to him and asked for one as well: "Give me one of the same kind, hurry up, I haven't had lunch yet."

"I didn't eat either, Li Cheng, how could you only order for yourself!"

Immediately afterward, a brown-clad figure swiftly caught up from behind, casually pulling out the chair to Newton's right and sitting down without even glancing at him, shouting, "Two more servings! I'm exhausted, no, I'm starving... in short, I'm both exhausted and starving! And you didn't even wait for me after getting off the bus!"

Li Cheng scoffed, "You wanted to race against a carriage, so who can you blame?"

Anne was furious. She slammed her hand on the table and stood up, demanding, "Who told the coachman to whip the horse again?"

With the sudden arrival of the two, the empty dining table instantly became incredibly noisy.

Meanwhile, Newton, who was sandwiched between the two sides, suddenly felt much better. A slight smile appeared on his lips, and his two tender little legs under the table started to swing.

One is someone I like.

The other person is also someone I like.

Just listening to the two of them argue and being around them made Newton feel much happier. His appetite improved, and even the food on his plate looked better... Well, this doesn't seem to be working well. It's been sitting around for too long and it's cold now, so it doesn't taste very good.

The little girl started to struggle again.

By this time, Li Cheng had finished arguing with Annie about whose fault it was, and then asked her, "Why are you eating so late? Where is everyone else?"

"I don't have a good appetite."

Miss Newton thought for a moment, put down her knife and fork, pushed the cold steak that had been touched twice in front of her to Li Cheng, and said in a seemingly concerned manner, "Li Cheng, I've cut this one up, you can eat it first."

Annie, standing nearby, widened her eyes: "Hey, hey, hey, how can you do this? I'm hungry too, you know!"

"Hehe, did you see that?"

Li Cheng gave Annie a smug smile, then waved his hand dismissively, saying, "No need, you eat it. I just had the maid make one."

Just then, the maid brought out a steaming hot steak and was about to serve it to Li Cheng when Miss Newton took the plate first and placed it in front of herself.

"This portion is mine; you can just eat the sliced ​​portion."

The little girl spoke calmly to Li Cheng.

As soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't wait to cut off a piece and put it in her mouth, savoring the rich aroma of the meat juices between her lips and teeth, a look of intoxication on her face.

It's still warm.

good to eat.

???

Li Cheng was stunned for two seconds.

But after realizing he had been tricked and hearing Annie's unrestrained laughter from not far away, he began to look at the wicked blond kid with a sinister gaze.

His gaze lingered for a long time, especially on those two fair and tender calves and the pink lips that opened and closed, as if he were considering some very evil plan.

!

Newton noticed the almost undisguised evil look in that gaze.

Immersed in the delicious food, she suddenly stiffened, her legs involuntarily clamping together, a slight panic creeping into her heart.

It's over.

Forgot that Li Cheng had just returned from outside and was in the middle of playing the zither, yet she still dared to provoke him.

Or should we just lock the door tonight?

But if the door is locked, Li Cheng, this insatiable lewd man, will definitely go to Louise and vent his evil desires on other people.

Just then.

Out of the corner of his eye, Newton suddenly caught sight of his friend Anne, who was drooling beside him, and a thought flashed through his mind.

Before Li Cheng left, she casually asked him what kind of girl he liked, and Li Cheng seemed to have answered "lively".

As for liveliness, it seems hard to find anyone who can match the brown-haired girl sitting on the right, at least not in Newton's memory.

If it's Anne...

Compared to Li Cheng's affair with that hateful red-haired girl, she found it much more acceptable.

Furthermore, although Newton also felt that Chegor Lavoisier was a reliable and trustworthy comrade, their relationship was not close enough for him to bring up such an inappropriate topic. Even asking a simple question would seem like an offense to the other party.

So Newton never asked Lavoisier.

But Anne was different; the two had a very close relationship, and she dared to ask such private questions.