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

He quickly adjusted his demeanor and expression; his half-smile revealed a hint of indifference, a touch of mockery, and a dash of nonchalance.

Then, deliberately lowering his voice, he imitated the unique, powerful breathy sound of a domineering CEO.

"Very well, you've successfully caught my attention. Don't even think about slipping away until you've explained yourself clearly."

Luo Li's face instantly flushed red, her ears burning, and she guiltily looked away. The husky voice and warm breath beside her made her snow-white legs go weak, and her heart pounded so hard that her chest seemed to vibrate.

[Ding! Luo Li's favorability +5, current favorability 65!]

"Mr. Chen, please don't do this."

As soon as the words left her mouth, Luo Li snapped out of her daze, inwardly berating herself for her weakness—had she really been captivated by the domineering aura emanating from this man for a fleeting moment? She really shouldn't have…

A strong sense of shame and a remaining shred of reason led her to rebel.

She stretched out her hands and pressed them against Chen Ming's strong, broad chest, trying with all her might to push him away, while also shouting defiantly:

"Get out of my way! There's no future for us. If Xueyi finds out, she'll never forgive you! If you don't move, I'm really going to get angry!!"

However, given Chen Ming's strength, she couldn't possibly push him with her meager strength. So, the way she was pushing Chen Ming with her head down looked more like she was being coquettish…

Chen Ming looked down at Luo Li's adorable appearance, almost throwing herself into his arms, and felt her little hands futilely pushing him away. A knowing smile appeared on his face. So he hugged her tightly and said in a deep voice.

"Woman, you're playing with fire!"

Upon being shouted at, Luo Li actually stopped all her futile struggles as if a pause button had been pressed.

She stared blankly up at Chen Ming, her beautiful mixed-race eyes filled with submissiveness.

Actually, she had long discovered that she had a little quirk: she liked watching all kinds of domineering CEO stories and would always fantasize about meeting a domineering CEO in real life who could see through her weaknesses and forcefully help her company overcome difficulties...

If Chen Ming had only been imitating a few lines, she wouldn't have gotten so into character.

But Chen Ming was already a wealthy man, and he happened to help her solve the company's predicament. Now, when he said the domineering CEO line, it was a sure kill!

Luo Li was held captive for several seconds before she seemed to regain her senses. With a hint of disbelief and grievance, she murmured something that almost made Chen Ming lose his composure:

"You...you yelled at me??"

Her tone and expression perfectly captured the image of a wronged and somewhat bewildered young wife who had just been scolded.

Seeing her unexpectedly adorable demeanor, so different from her usual stubborn and independent image, Chen Ming couldn't help but burst out laughing. The domineering CEO aura he had just deliberately created instantly dissipated.

After Luo Li uttered that seemingly coquettish "You yelled at me," she immediately realized what she had done wrong!

Good heavens! What was that tone of hers just now?! What was that reaction?! It didn't sound like a firm rejection at all; it sounded like she was whining and complaining to her lover!

Realizing this, the intense embarrassment and the urge to escape reached their peak!

She didn't care about her image anymore. Taking advantage of Chen Ming's slight relaxation due to laughing, she suddenly squatted down and then practically tumbled and crawled towards the suite door...

This time, Chen Ming watched the door that was hastily opened and then slammed shut, but he didn't chase after it.

He believed that after that intense exchange, from the initial teasing and tugging to the later forceful wall slam and domineering declaration, Luo Li had clearly understood his intentions. He had forcibly planted the seed of "possession."

Now, it's time to give her some time to think and process her emotions on her own.

If the thread is stretched too tight, it is easy to break. It needs to be stretched and relaxed in a balanced way so that Luo Li can unconsciously deepen her impression of him, and even... begin to get used to his domineering presence.

He was determined to have this beautiful little wildcat who appeared independent but secretly longed to be conquered.

Chapter 315: Driving a Tiger to Devour a Wolf

When Han Xueyi came out of the shower, she was still covered in the steam and the fresh scent of shower gel.

As she dried her wet hair with a towel, she looked around and found that Luo Li, who should have been in the living room, was nowhere to be seen.

So she leaned closer to Chen Ming and asked with a smile, "Master, what did you do to Xiao Li? Why did you scare her away?"

Chen Ming was a little embarrassed by her question and chuckled awkwardly, "I didn't do anything, I just pinned him against the wall..."

Wow! Is this the legendary "wall slam"?

Upon hearing this, Han Xueyi's face lit up with an excited smile, showing no trace of jealousy. Instead, she clasped her hands together, looked at Chen Ming with stars in her eyes, and sincerely exclaimed, "How romantic you are, sir! I never knew you could do this!"

Chen Ming looked at her, who was even more excited than he was, and was speechless for a moment, with only an ellipsis of silence floating through his mind.

From her beautiful, sparkling eyes, Chen Ming clearly caught a hint of envy and anticipation, as if to say—I want that too.

Chen Ming was happy to grant her this silent invitation.

He revealed a smile that was both doting and domineering. With a long arm, he easily pulled the beautiful woman in front of him, who looked even more charming in just a bathrobe, into his arms. With a smooth turn, he gently "pinned" her against the back of the soft and spacious sofa.

The bathrobe fluttered slightly with the movement, revealing her delicate collarbone and snow-white skin.

Chen Ming leaned down, his gaze fixed intently on her smiling red lips, and kissed her deeply.

Han Xueyi first let out a short, surprised gasp, then responded passionately. She stretched out her slender arms and wrapped them around Chen Ming's neck, deepening the kiss.

The air was filled with the fragrance of shower gel and her unique body scent. At this moment, all words seemed superfluous, leaving only the exchange of love between their lips.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Han Xueyi's cheeks flushed, her eyes were misty, and she gently pressed her forehead against Chen Ming's forehead before speaking in a soft voice:

"Master, don't worry about Luo Li. Xueyi will help you. Let her calm down and process this first. When we get back, I'll find an opportunity to create some space for you two to talk and nurture your relationship..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming was once again moved by the beautiful woman. After all, Han Xueyi wasn't just talking; she was genuinely helping her man "mess around" with her best friend.

This deep affection and indulgence made Chen Ming feel as if his heart was being soaked in a hot spring...

"Xueyi, I..."

His Adam's apple bobbed, and overwhelmed with emotion, he wanted to say something to express his feelings at that moment.

However, before he could finish speaking, Han Xueyi extended her slender, fair index finger and gently pressed it against his lips, stopping him from saying anything more.

"Shh..."

She shook her head, a gentle and serene smile on her face. "Master, there's no need to say anything. I understand. I understand your thoughts, your desires... I understand everything."

After saying that, Han Xueyi smiled sweetly, got up from Chen Ming's embrace with a nimble movement, straightened her slightly disheveled bathrobe, and like a happy little wife, ran briskly towards the kitchen.

"Please wait, sir, I'll go make you breakfast!"

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the soft clatter of pots and pans, and she was humming an unknown tune.

Chen Ming sat on the sofa, watching her slender figure busy in the kitchen. Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting a warm halo around her silhouette...

Soon, the aroma of fried eggs, the smoky fragrance of toasted bread, and the rich aroma of milk filled the entire presidential suite.

Just as Han Xueyi placed the carefully arranged breakfast on the table, Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui, still sleepy-eyed, walked out of the master bedroom.

"Wow, it smells so good! Sister Xueyi, you are so virtuous!" Hua Qianhui rubbed her eyes and exaggeratedly sniffed.

Xie Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Xueyi."

The four of them sat around the dining table, enjoying their slightly late breakfast in a harmonious atmosphere.

After finishing breakfast and tidying up, the four of them leisurely drove away from the hotel and embarked on their journey back to the village.

Meanwhile, on the other side,

The sunlight was just right, shining into Han Xueyi's clean and tidy courtyard. Han's mother was sitting on a small stool in the yard, with a basin in front of her containing fresh, vibrant green vegetables. She was listening to a short drama on her phone while skillfully picking and washing the vegetables.

At that moment, a figure appeared outside the courtyard gate.

The newcomer was a middle-aged woman who looked to be about the same age as Han's mother, but her features had a different charm. You could see some Russian ancestry in her features, with a high nose and deep-set eyes. Although the years had left their mark on her face, you could still glimpse the charm she had in her youth.

She stood outside the gate, carrying a cloth bag, and greeted people inside with a smile.

"Han Li, are you busy? Are you preparing lunch ingredients for your son-in-law?"

Hearing the voice, Han's mother looked up, and upon seeing who it was, a warm smile immediately appeared on her face. She quickly put down the vegetables she was holding, wiped her hands on her apron, and hurried to the gate of the courtyard.

"Oh, it's Sister Luo! What brings you here? Welcome, welcome! Please come in, please come in!"

As she spoke, she deftly opened the latch on the courtyard gate.

The middle-aged woman referred to as "Sister Luo" is Luo Li's mother, named Luo Shang.

She and Han's mother had quite similar experiences—both had met the wrong person when they were young, were abandoned by their husbands, and returned to this relatively isolated but warm village with their young daughters in despair, and changed their daughters' surnames to their own.

Their shared fate brought these two mothers closer together over the years; they were practically best friends in the village, the kind of "plastic besties" who could talk to each other.

Luo Shang walked into the courtyard with a smile and handed over the cloth bag in her hand: "This is some bread and jam that I made myself. I thought I'd bring it over for you and Xueyi to try. Oh dear, it's been so long since I've seen Xueyi. I miss her quite a bit. By the way, is Xueyi home?"

As she spoke, her gaze unconsciously drifted into the room.

Mrs. Han took the bag casually, her face beaming with undisguised satisfaction. "She went to the city with her husband. Young people like her probably get bored staying in the village, so it's good for them to go out and have some fun."

"That's true, the city is lively and there are many fun things to do."

Luo Shang nodded, then changed the subject, her tone full of envy, "Han Li, your Xueyi is really doing well now! I've always thought she was a lucky girl, with delicate features and a good temperament. Now it seems I was absolutely right!"

“I heard from my Xiaoli that even the sales problem of her canned food company was solved by Xueyi’s boyfriend, Chen Ming! Tsk tsk, that’s a lot of stock that’s been piling up for so long! Now the production line can keep running, and they don’t have to worry about producing goods that they can’t sell and end up stuck with. The villagers who invested in the company will also have their dividends sorted out. This is truly a wonderful thing! Don’t you think so?”

Upon hearing this, Han's mother's smile broadened, but she remained humble.

"Yes, Xiao Chen is quite capable. But your Xiao Li is also very successful now! At such a young age, she's started her own company and become her own boss. She's resourceful and decisive, much better than us older generation! From now on, we can worry less and enjoy our daughter's retirement..."

Her words were meant to follow up on Luo Shang's lead, conveying a sense of comfort and praise.

Unexpectedly, when Luo Shang heard "enjoy a peaceful and happy life," the smile on her face immediately disappeared, replaced by a worried expression.

"Hey... Han Li, please stop talking."

Luo Shang sighed heavily, her brows furrowing into a knot. "You can really relax and enjoy your retirement now, Xueyi has found such a reliable partner. But not me! My brat doesn't even have a boyfriend yet! How can I, as her mother, not worry?"

She's such a grown woman now, and all she does is hang around on farms and factories, dealing with cows, sheep, and deer. She doesn't care about her personal life at all. If she could find a good partner like your Xueyi, I'd be happy to close my eyes and walk away with a smile! Ugh, it's driving me crazy..."

That was her main purpose in bringing the snacks over today.

These days, the villagers talk about how Han Li's family found a son-in-law who is both rich and capable. He easily solved Luo Li's company's problems and even spent millions to buy up all the stockpiled canned goods...

Luo Shang felt increasingly envious and uneasy the more she listened.

Simply put, I'm both afraid that my best friend is having a hard time and afraid that she'll drive a Land Rover!

Moreover, she has high standards. Although she is eager for her daughter to find a partner and get married soon, she looks down on the young men in the surrounding villages.

Her daughter had been studying at university for so many years without bringing any children back home. So, after much deliberation, she had no choice but to set her sights on Chen Ming and Han Xueyi.

Listening to Luo Shang's almost exaggerated praise of Xueyi, Han's mother sensed that the other party's enthusiasm meant they must want something from her.

So she casually dodged the question, saying, "Sister Luo, if you ask me, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Marriage is a major life event, and it all comes down to fate. If the time isn't right, even if we parents worry ourselves sick, it's useless. Just like crops in the field, when the time is right, they will naturally blossom and bear fruit..."

At first glance, this statement seems reasonable and full of magnanimity.

However, to Luo Shang, it was undoubtedly easy for her to talk when she was not in the situation!

She thought to herself: "Han Li, if we switched places, you'd be even more anxious and stressed than I am now, probably not even sleeping well! Everyone knows our daughters are the most famous beauties in town! People always unconsciously compare them..."

Originally, our Luo Li was a promising young man. She went abroad to study, returned home after completing her studies, and even started a company to help the villagers get rich.

During that time, when she walked through the village, everyone looked at her with admiration. Everyone praised her for raising such a promising and responsible daughter. She was truly proud and felt elated.

As it turns out, Xueyi from your family brought home a wealthy boyfriend, effortlessly solving the sales problem that had plagued Luo Li's company for so long. Even the village secretary is considering whether he could ask Han Li's family, this "god of wealth," to invest in other industries in the village...

Two golden flowers, one seems to have found a towering tree to lean on, about to bloom even more brilliantly; the other, however, is still struggling alone in the wind and rain, without even a protector. How can I possibly bear this feeling of being left far behind?

Overwhelmed by a profound sense of loss and anxiety over her daughter's marriage, Luo Shang finally set aside her pitiful pride and got to the point, her tone pleading:

"Han Li, look at our two daughters, they grew up together, went to school together, got into trouble together, they're as close as sisters. I was just thinking of talking to Xueyi and asking her to put in the effort and see if she could introduce Luo Li to someone too? She's more worldly now, knows a lot of people, and I trust her judgment. If it works out, it'll save me from losing sleep and eating all day because of this..."

Upon hearing this, Han's mother finally understood Luo Shang's purpose—oh, after going through all this trouble, it turns out she was envious of Xueyi finding such a good backer and wanted to follow suit, looking for a "good son-in-law" for her own daughter...

A subtle sense of superiority, hard to describe, quietly crept into her heart.

Luo Shang, oh Luo Shang, in the end, I am still the better one in educating my daughter.

What's the use of just raising a daughter to be beautiful and capable?

In this world, a woman's ultimate destiny still depends on how well she marries. You need to teach her how to accurately choose a man who can help her transcend social class, and how to use wisdom and tenderness to firmly capture that man's heart!

In this regard, my Xueyi is undoubtedly a successful example.

Han's mother was secretly pleased, but she didn't show it on her face.

Because she had absolutely no intention of taking on this "matchmaking" job.

To be honest, deep down she didn't want other girls to have such an enviable ending as her daughter Xueyi. Not even her daughter's best friend Luo Li!

Back then, she gritted her teeth and almost exhausted herself to ensure that Xueyi received a better education, urged her to get in shape, control her diet, and cultivate her gentle, considerate, and sensible nature, even under difficult circumstances.