251: Chapter 251 Get what you want yourself

Afternoon sunlight spilled into the room through the window, casting mottled shadows on the floor.

Lin Yuan sat on the sofa, holding a report sent by Xia Muqing.

The intelligence indicated that several surrounding factions had learned about the Shelter defeating the zombie horde and were sending envoys to express their goodwill.

"Interesting."

A playful smile curled at the corners of Lin Yuan's mouth.

These factions, which were still observing from the sidelines before, were now scrambling to curry favor with him.

As expected, strength is the best passport in the Apocalypse.

Just then, the door was pushed open.

Murong Xueer walked in.

Today, she had changed into a light blue dress. Her long silver-white hair was pinned up with a Jade Hairpin, revealing her slender, fair neck.

Her stunning face bore a hint of an unnatural blush.

Clearly, she had not yet recovered from the events of the morning.

"Do you need something from me?"

Lin Yuan set down the intelligence report, his gaze landing on her.

Murong Xueer's heart skipped a beat for some reason, but her expression remained calm.

"I want to ask you a few things."

Her voice was cold as she tried to maintain her persona as an Aloof Goddess:

"About your Shelter, and your plans."

"Oh?"

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, a meaningful smile playing on his lips:

"Are you finally interested in me?"

Murong Xueer's cheeks flushed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"I'm just curious."

She said indifferently:

"Don't overthink it."

"Is that so?"

Lin Yuan stood up and walked toward her.

Murong Xueer instinctively wanted to step back, but feeling it would be too embarrassing, she forced herself to stand her ground.

Lin Yuan walked up to her, looking down at her from his height.

The distance between them was less than half a meter.

Murong Xueer could clearly feel his scent and the light within his deep eyes.

"You..."

Just as she was about to say something, the door was suddenly thrown open!

"Bang!"

The loud noise made both of them turn their heads at the same time.

There stood Ye Qingyue at the doorway, her delicate face filled with anger.

She was wearing a pink dress today, with her jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, looking charming and cute.

But at this moment, a dangerous glint flickered in her eyes.

"Brother Lin Yuan!"

Ye Qingyue's voice carried a hint of grievance:

"Why are you with her?"

As she spoke, her gaze landed on Murong Xueer, and a trace of hostility flashed in her eyes.

Murong Xueer frowned slightly; the little girl's gaze made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Qingyue, why are you here?"

Lin Yuan's tone was flat, as if he wasn't surprised by Ye Qingyue's sudden intrusion.

"I came to find you!"

Ye Qingyue walked forward quickly and grabbed Lin Yuan's arm:

"I've been looking for you for so long; so this is where you were!"

As she spoke, she didn't forget to glare at Murong Xueer.

That look seemed to say: This is my man, stay away from him!

Murong Xueer's brow furrowed even deeper.

She had never been treated with such hostility before.

As the eldest miss of the Murong Family, she was the center of attention wherever she went.

But this little girl actually dared to look at her like that?

"What are you looking at?"

Noticing Murong Xueer's gaze, Ye Qingyue tilted her head up, her tone provocative:

"Brother Lin Yuan is mine!"

"Don't even think about stealing him!"

She said this with such conviction, as if Lin Yuan really were her private property.

Murong Xueer's lip twitched.

When did she ever say she was going to steal him?

This little girl's train of thought was truly bizarre.

"Qingyue, don't talk nonsense."

Lin Yuan gently patted Ye Qingyue's head:

"Xueer just came to ask me about some things."

"Ask about things?"

Ye Qingyue pouted, looking completely unconvinced:

"If it's just asking things, why were you so close?"

"I think she's clearly trying to seduce you!"

Murong Xueer: "..."

She wasn't going to take the blame for this.

It was clearly Lin Yuan who walked over himself, okay?

"Alright, alright."

Lin Yuan smiled helplessly and turned to Murong Xueer:

"Xueer, you should head back first."

"If there's anything else, we'll talk another day."

Murong Xueer was silent for a moment.

Her gaze swept between Lin Yuan and Ye Qingyue, finally landing on Ye Qingyue's hostile little face.

Forget it.

Why bother arguing with a little girl?

"Then I'll be going now."

She said indifferently, turning to walk toward the door.

"Hmph!"

Ye Qingyue let out a cold snort behind her, her tone full of triumph.

Murong Xueer's footsteps paused slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

She stepped out of the room, her figure disappearing at the end of the corridor.

In the room, only Lin Yuan and Ye Qingyue remained.

"Brother Lin Yuan~"

Ye Qingyue immediately put on a coquettish expression, hanging herself onto Lin Yuan:

"Do you like her?"

"Do you think she's prettier than me?"

"Do you want her and not me anymore?"

The string of questions left Lin Yuan between laughter and tears.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

He reached out and pinched Ye Qingyue's cheek:

"When did I ever say I didn't want you?"

"Then why were you alone with her?"

Ye Qingyue's eyes reddened slightly, looking extremely aggrieved:

"You clearly promised me that you'd spend more time with me..."

Looking at her like this, a surge of affection welled up in Lin Yuan's heart.

This girl, though a bit willful at times, her feelings for him were real.

"Alright, don't cry."

He comforted her softly:

"Am I not spending time with you right now?"

"Really?"

Ye Qingyue looked up, her eyes shining with anticipation.

"Really."

Lin Yuan nodded.

Ye Qingyue immediately broke into a smile through her tears, her whole being becoming cheerful.

"Then let's close the door!"

As she spoke, she walked quickly to the door and locked it with a "click."

Then, she turned around, leaning her back against the door, looking at Lin Yuan with hazy eyes.

Within those beautiful eyes flickered a light that made one's heart race.

"Qingyue?"

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, a playful smile curling on his lips:

"What do you want to do?"

Ye Qingyue didn't answer.

Her gaze slowly moved downward, finally landing on Lin Yuan's pocket area.

Her throat involuntarily swallowed, her small face crimson.

"I..."

Her voice trembled slightly, tinged with shyness:

"I want..."

Looking at her state, a flash of tenderness crossed Lin Yuan's eyes.

"What do you want?"

Lin Yuan's voice was low and seductive:

"Say it."

Ye Qingyue's face grew even redder.

She bit her lip, her eyes darting away, yet she couldn't help but steal glances at Lin Yuan.

That coy, inviting look was enough to make anyone's heart itch with desire.

"I... I want Brother Lin Yuan..."

Her voice grew smaller and smaller, until it was almost inaudible.

Lin Yuan leaned back on the sofa in a lazy posture.

"If you want something, come and get it yourself."

These words were like a thunderclap exploding in Ye Qingyue's mind.

Her heart rate instantly accelerated to the limit, her cheeks so red they looked as if they might drip blood.

"Brother Lin Yuan..."

She murmured softly, stepping forward and slowly walking toward Lin Yuan.

With every step, her heart beat faster.

Finally, she arrived in front of Lin Yuan.

Her gaze landed once more on that spot on Lin Yuan...

Then, she slowly crouched down...

...

Lin Yuan turned to look out the window; the sunlight was just right, and a gentle breeze blew.

Everything was so beautiful.

A look of enjoyment appeared on his face as his large hand gently rested on top of Ye Qingyue's head.

Her smooth hair felt like silk, sliding through his fingertips.

His fingers threaded through her hair, gently stroking her scalp.

The movement was gentle and doting, as if stroking a well-behaved kitten.

"Good girl."

Lin Yuan's voice was low and satisfied.

Ye Qingyue looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration and adoration.

"Brother Lin Yuan..."

She murmured softly, her voice so sweet it could melt one's heart.

Lin Yuan looked down at her, his eyes full of doting affection.

"In the future, you're not allowed to be jealous anymore."

Lin Yuan said softly, his fingers still wandering through her hair:

"No matter who I am with, you will always be my most beloved Little Princess."

"Really?"

A light of pleasant surprise sparkled in Ye Qingyue's eyes.

"Really."

Lin Yuan nodded, a doting smile curling at his lips:

"I, Lin Yuan, always keep my word."

Ye Qingyue was suddenly as happy as a child, her whole being jumping for joy.

"Brother Lin Yuan is the best!"

...

Meanwhile, at the other end of the corridor, Murong Xueer stood by the window, gazing into the distance.

In her mind, the scene from just now played back repeatedly.

Ye Qingyue's hostile gaze.

Lin Yuan's meaningful smile.

And the faint sounds coming from the room after they had closed the door...

"Damn it..."

Murong Xueer cursed under her breath, yet her cheeks involuntarily flushed.

She didn't understand why she cared about these things.

He was clearly just a man she had met not long ago.

Clearly, she should keep her distance and remain an onlooker.

But for some reason, at the thought of Lin Yuan being with another woman, her heart felt inexplicably uncomfortable.