Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Clearly, Han Xueyi's suspicious gaze made Luo Li feel frustrated and helpless, and even the slight goodwill she had just felt towards the culprit Chen Ming because of his "good character" disappeared.

Luo Li was speechless, and could only mentally rant: "Why don't you wear pajamas to bed? Even a tank top would be fine! How am I supposed to explain this to Xue Yi, lying here naked? Even if I had a mouth all over my body, I still couldn't explain it!"

It's like mud falling into your crotch; even if it's not poop, it looks like poop!

Looking at Han Xueyi's still suspicious gaze, which carried a hint of despair, Luo Li said irritably:

"Anyway, I'm telling the truth. Believe it or not, it's up to you. There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me... Don't worry, apart from necessary business dealings with your man, I will absolutely not have any private interactions with him again... I'm not a vixen!"

Having said that, she didn't want to face this suffocatingly awkward scene any longer. She rolled out of bed, walked to the luxurious sofa in the living room, and sat down heavily, looking utterly distressed...

Han Xueyi immediately felt a sense of foreboding!

If Luo Li really did that, wouldn't Han Xueyi have done something wrong with good intentions and made things worse?

Her purpose was to use this "accident" to strengthen the bond between Luo Li and Chen Ming and create opportunities for future developments, not to push Luo Li further away!

This completely contradicts her original intention!

So she immediately tiptoed out of bed, got dressed, and went to the living room, ready to continue her support...

Chapter 313: Getting By with Cuteness

Neither Han Xueyi nor Luo Li noticed that Chen Ming, who was "sound asleep," had a barely perceptible slight smile on his lips, clearly pretending to be asleep.

Chen Ming had actually woken up when they first started talking, but he keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere and felt that it was better for him, the man at the center of the storm, to remain asleep to avoid getting caught in the crossfire. So he chose to continue pretending to be asleep, observing secretly and eavesdropping on the two women's conversation, finding it quite amusing.

As for Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui, they were indeed still fast asleep. This was because after Han Xueyi got drunk yesterday, although she became more enthusiastic and proactive, her stamina dropped significantly, and she quickly fell asleep from exhaustion. Therefore, the subsequent battle relied entirely on Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui to hold on, resulting in enormous energy expenditure, so sleeping late naturally meant waking up late.

Han Xueyi walked to the sofa, sat down next to Luo Li, and gently put her arm around Luo Li's slightly tense shoulders.

“Luo Li, we don’t need to make things so tense and say such resolute things… Don’t I know you? This is definitely not your fault. Blame that damn alcohol. It’s what made us lose our minds.”

She first affirmed Luo Li's character, shifted the blame to alcohol, and then changed the subject to guide the conversation:

"However, since it has already happened, there's no use in regretting it. Running away won't solve anything; it will only make the knot in our hearts grow bigger. We still have to face it together and find a way to resolve it, don't you think?"

"..."

After listening to Han Xueyi's gentle and considerate advice, Luo Li felt a deep sense of weariness.

I'll face your sister!

She thought to herself: "It was just an accidental kiss, why does it sound like your husband really did something to me and we need to discuss how to handle it?"

Luo Li had a bellyful of complaints swirling in her throat, but in the end, facing such a gentle best friend, she couldn't bring herself to utter those angry words.

She took a deep breath, raised her hand in a gesture of vow, and said sincerely:

"My dear Xueyi, I can tell you very clearly that it's really not what you think! We're completely innocent and aboveboard. If you really don't believe me... then let's go to the bathroom right now! I can prove it to you!"

Her words were somewhat vague, but her meaning was clear: she was referring to checking her most private parts to confirm whether she had been a virgin. In her view, this was the most powerful way she could think of to prove her innocence, enough to show that she had a clear conscience.

Han Xueyi was visibly stunned after hearing this. Seeing her best friend say this, the last bit of doubt in her mind about whether the two of them had crossed the line completely disappeared.

However, this does not mean that she will give up the great situation she has worked so hard to create—she is determined to use this "accident" to subtly push things in the direction her master hopes for, to get closer to Luo Li, and even to pave the way for bringing her into the harem in the future.

So Han Xueyi nodded and said softly:

"Of course I believe you! But what about things other than crossing the line? Like... kissing? Or some intimate contact?"

"..."

These words struck Luo Li's Achilles' heel, leaving her speechless. The blush that had just faded from her beautiful mixed-race face suddenly returned, even more vibrant and alluring than before.

Her eyes darted around in a panic, and her lips moved a few times, but she found that she couldn't utter any effective rebuttal.

Yes, if she were to say definitively, "Nothing happened between us," she herself would feel completely unconvinced, because she would feel guilty!

That kiss, which still makes her lips tingle and her heart race when she thinks about it, was real; it's the clearest part of her memory!

Luo Li slumped down like a deflated balloon.

"Snow Robe... I'm sorry."

She didn't dare look her best friend in the eye, her head lowered, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her pajamas. "I was really too drunk last night, so many details... I... I can't remember them, my mind is a mess... The only thing I can promise you right now is that we didn't do what you're imagining..."

This uncertain answer is tantamount to an indirect admission that, except for the last step, everything that should have happened and shouldn't have happened has probably happened.

Han Xueyi was overjoyed when she heard this.

I knew it!

She was secretly pleased with herself. How could her master possibly let go of the fat meat that was already in his mouth... no, the beauty that was delivered into his arms! If nothing happened after they shared a bed all night, that would be so unlike her master's style!

You should know that Luo Li is a top-tier beauty who even she finds stunning. Her unique charm, which blends the best of both East and West, along with her stubborn and intelligent temperament, is fatally attractive to men.

She even felt a slight sense of unexpected admiration for Chen Ming's ability to resist taking advantage of the situation last night—it seemed that the old man still had his own pride and principles, and disdained to do such despicable things as taking advantage of others.

Han Xueyi mentally gave Chen Ming a thumbs up; he really was a charming man!

Seeing that Luo Li was now completely immersed in the rhythm she had carefully guided, Han Xueyi knew that the time was right. She immediately stopped while she was ahead and instead adopted a kind and understanding attitude, comforting Luo Li instead.

"Luo Li, I've already told you this really isn't your fault, so why are you apologizing to me?"

Her tone was reproachful yet full of tolerance, and then, as if she had inadvertently recalled some beautiful memories, she asked softly, "Do you remember? When we were in junior high school, we made a promise."

Luo Li raised her bewildered eyes, her face filled with question marks. She frantically searched her still somewhat hazy memory, and subconsciously asked in return:

"What agreement? From junior high?"

She tried hard to recall, but only the grand promise she had always strived for came to mind—to contribute to their hometown together, start a business together, and lead their hometown to common prosperity.

Aside from that, her mind was completely blank regarding any special agreement she had made with Han Xueyi during junior high school; she couldn't remember anything at all.

Han Xueyi also knew that Luo Li would definitely not remember.

Because it wasn't a serious agreement at all, but rather a joke made on a whim by two girls full of romantic fantasies about the future, while reading a romance novel on a sunny afternoon. It was full of naivety and absurdity.

But at this moment, this forgotten joke has become an excellent tool that she can use.

Han Xueyi wore a reminiscing expression, her eyes vacant, as if she had traveled back to that afternoon on campus filled with the fragrance of gardenias. She spoke slowly and confidently:

"Back then... I think we read a novel together, or maybe we talked about the future? I can't quite remember... but you said to me personally, 'Xueyi, we're going to marry the same man in the future! That way we can never be apart!' You... have you really forgotten?"

?

Upon hearing this, Luo Li was utterly speechless. Her beautiful eyes widened instantly as she stared at Han Xueyi in disbelief. Her lips twitched uncontrollably, and she practically forced out a sentence through clenched teeth:

"No... Han Xueyi! Don't you want to listen to what you're saying?! This... this childish nonsense, you call it an agreement? Are you alright?!"

Han Xueyi remained unmoved. Instead, she deliberately tilted her head, revealing an innocent and adorable expression, and blinked her big, innocent eyes as she asked in return:

"Why doesn't it count as an agreement? A promise is a promise, like water spilled. Anyway, I've always kept it clearly in my heart and made it my goal..."

Her tone carried a stubborn innocence, as if she were upholding a sacred vow.

Looking at her like this, Luo Li was both amused and exasperated, feeling as if her worldview had been shaken. She rubbed her forehead and said:

"My dear lady! Bigamy is illegal!! That's basic legal knowledge, okay? That was just something I said casually when I was young and didn't know any better. How could you take it seriously?"

"Bigamy is illegal, of course I know that."

Han Xueyi nodded readily, but then changed the subject and began her sophistry: "But, not getting that little red book doesn't count as bigamy! Luo Li, have you ever thought about what the point of getting a marriage certificate really is? Essentially, it's just about providing a basic guarantee of rights for both parties in a marriage, especially the weaker party, through the mandatory constraints of the law, right?"

She paused, then continued persuasively, "So, if there's a man who can offer you far greater security than a piece of paper can provide—like endless wealth, absolute safety, career support, and... well, emotional fulfillment. Then, is that thin piece of paper really that important?"

"..."

Han Xueyi's seemingly reasonable but actually fallacious argument left Luo Li speechless.

She opened her mouth, but found herself unable to find the right words to refute this set of "fallacies and heresies".

My best friend is behaving so strangely today! Could it be that last night's events were too much of a shock for her and she's lost her mind?

That doesn't seem like it! Xueyi seems more like she's trying to sell her man to herself.

What kind of bizarre thing is this? Who would go out of their way to find women for their lover?

Several seconds passed before Luo Li finally broke free from Han Xueyi's logical trap. She shook her head violently and raised her voice, asking:

"Han Xueyi! You've gone through all this trouble, bombarding me with these nonsensical theories. What exactly are you trying to say?"

Faced with Luo Li's almost explosive questioning, Han Xueyi appeared unusually calm. She spread her hands and laid her cards on the table:

"Isn't what I mean clear enough? I want my husband to take responsibility for you—no matter what happened last night, he should take responsibility and give you a future."

She paused, a longing smile appearing on her face, and continued:

"At the same time, I also hope to fulfill our childhood promise to 'be together forever' and remain best friends for life. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

"..."

After hearing these words, Luo Li felt as if her brain's CPU had been completely burned out, and her language system was on the verge of collapse. She could only weakly repeat:

"You don't have to take responsibility! Really, you don't have to take responsibility!! Xueyi, what's wrong with you today? Or are you still half asleep?"

Han Xueyi, however, remained immersed in her own vision and continued in a sales-oriented tone:

"Luo Li, don't be in such a hurry to refuse! Let me finish what I have to say, okay?"

She leaned closer to Luo Li, lowering her voice as if sharing a secret, "Actually, my husband is truly a wonderful man. You probably don't know him well enough. He's incredibly good to the women around him—generous, considerate, and very respectful. He..."

"Stop! Halt!"

Luo Li pressed her finger to Han Xueyi's lips, interrupting her best friend's increasingly outrageous antics: "Han Xueyi! Are you out of your mind? That's your man..."

She felt that her best friend must have gone crazy today!

In all her years, she had heard stories of wives beating up mistresses and best friends turning against each other for men, but she had never heard of any woman so actively "pimping" her man, especially to her best friend!

This is absolutely outrageous, it's outrageous to the extreme!

Interrupted by Luo Li, Han Xueyi was not angry. She just looked at her excited friend and sighed softly.

"Yes, he is my man, that's true... but he's not just my man..."

Ok?

Luo Li was taken aback when she heard this, and thought, "That makes sense!"

She was so caught up in her embarrassment and attempts to explain that she subconsciously overlooked the obvious fact—in this presidential suite alone, there were two stunning beauties, Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui, peacefully sleeping on the large bed in the master bedroom. And according to Xueyi, there were at least ten canaries like her around Chen Ming…

Thinking of this, Luo Li felt a sudden tightness in her heart, not for herself, but for Han Xueyi.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, her tone much gentler than before:

"Xueyi, can you really accept...this situation? He has so many women, don't you...feel uncomfortable?"

She couldn't imagine how she would cope if the man she deeply loved was surrounded by so many beautiful women.

However, to Luo Li's surprise, Han Xueyi did not show any grievance, resentment or sadness after hearing the question. Instead, it was as if a sweet switch had been flipped, and a genuine happy smile instantly bloomed on her face.

"Why can't I accept it? On the contrary, I love him very much, so very much. He is the best man in the world to me, without a doubt. He gave me the life of my dreams, endless pampering, and showed me another side of the world... He is full of shining virtues!"

She paused, her tone softening with an almost reverent acceptance: "A man as near-perfect as him has some little hobbies that might seem like 'flaws' to others, such as... liking to collect beautiful people and things, which is understandable! I can't possibly have all the good things in the world by myself, could I? That would be too greedy..."

"..."

Listening to Han Xueyi's quirky "confession of love," and seeing the genuine happiness radiating from her best friend's face, Luo Li fell completely silent.

She felt that her views on love and values, which she had built up over the past 21 years, were being greatly impacted at this moment.

Despite the shock, Luo Li still felt resistant to Han Xueyi's astonishing move to "share a man." Her views on relationships were traditional; she wasn't open-minded enough to accept sharing a man with another woman, no matter how outstanding that man was, or even if it was her best friend who proposed it.

Therefore, she could only solemnly decline Han Xueyi's "incredibly generous" offer.

"Xueyi, seeing how happy you are now, with light in your eyes, makes me really happy for you."

She grasped Han Xueyi's hand, her tone sincere, "But let's just treat last night's events as a ridiculous dream, turn the page, and pretend nothing ever happened, okay? I really don't need him to take responsibility, and I don't want to get involved in your... complicated relationship. Thank you so much! You're such a 'good' best friend, so 'generous' to me!"

This last sentence carries a clear sense of irony and a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"That's natural!"

Han Xueyi seemed completely oblivious to the teasing in Luo Li's words. Instead, she puffed out her chest, looking proud and matter-of-fact. "We're best friends! We grew up together, we can share anything!"

"You brat! Who wants to share a man with you!"

Luo Li was so annoyed by her appearance that she laughed and scolded her, then reached out and gently punched her shoulder.

The two exchanged a glance and couldn't help but chuckle. The awkward atmosphere in the air seemed to be eased considerably by their laughter...

Han Xueyi also keenly realized that the time was not yet ripe, and Luo Li's defenses remained strong.