105: Little guy, you like me to wear it like this

Li Zhiyan felt the touch of the black stockings.

His blood surged faster.

Indeed, even if the monkeys weren't in a hurry.

Other animals were starting to get anxious too.

Looking down, the combination of Valentino and black stockings.

Still made Li Zhiyan feel a deep sense of longing.

This feeling was something he couldn't resist the most.

"Your combination of Valentino and black stockings is truly beautiful."

Li Zhiyan praised softly.

His words were very gentle in Chi Wanwan's ear.

And Chi Wanwan also greatly enjoyed this tender feeling.

"Little one, you just like Auntie dressed like this..."

Chi Wanwan's tone was a bit dazed.

"Baby, how have you thought about what I told you last time about having my children?"

Li Zhiyan picked up Chi Wanwan in one swift motion and walked towards the bedroom.

"Didn't I say I'd give you an answer around Chinese New Year?"

"Besides that matter, haven't I not stopped you in anything else?"

Li Zhiyan also knew that this matter indeed couldn't be rushed.

In fact, it was already very difficult for Chi Wanwan to have come this far.

Thinking about it, Li Zhiyan felt a sense of gratitude.

After all, she was Chi Wanwan, and with such a significant age difference between them, to do this for him, she must have gone through a lot of internal struggle.

Afterward, everything was as before.

...

A long time later, Chi Wanwan drank mineral water in large gulps.

"Baby, there's still a long time until Chinese New Year, isn't there?"

Chi Wanwan wiped the water stains from her mouth.

Looking at Li Zhiyan beside her, she said softly, "It'll be here soon."

"Don't worry."

She had actually come to terms with it in her heart; it was only right for her to have a child for Li Zhiyan.

She knew very well... that she and Li Zhiyan truly loved each other deeply.

Just as Li Zhiyan said, while she could still have children.

She should hurry and have one for Li Zhiyan, otherwise, when she really got older.

It would be completely too late...

The two of them, separated by such a large age gap and societal norms.

Being together was truly not easy.

"By then, I will give you a satisfactory answer."

Afterward, the two lingered for a very long time.

Only then did Li Zhiyan return to his villa.

...

Time passed quickly.

On the weekend, Ji Zhiting went to her milk tea shop to play.

She had always cherished the milk tea shop Li Zhiyan gave her.

And she managed it with immense dedication.

On Sundays, she would also frequently visit the milk tea shop.

"Today, Wu Yuexian went to the company..."

Li Zhiyan knew that Wu Yuexian indeed put most of her time and energy into her work.

Perhaps, this was to avoid him?

Ever since that night in Hui Prefecture...

Li Zhiyan knew that his relationship with Wu Yuexian could easily break through.

However, she always avoided him, sometimes even sleeping in her office at the company at night.

Li Zhiyan decided to properly catch Wu Yuexian tonight.

To make this woman accept reality.

He left the house wearing a trench coat, and Li Zhiyan also felt that the weather was getting colder and colder.

Chinese New Year seemed to be getting closer and closer.

Li Zhiyan was immensely looking forward to Chinese New Year.

He knew that Chi Wanwan would give him an answer then.

Li Zhiyan's heart had always been filled with anticipation.

After arriving at the school, Li Zhiyan quickly saw Zhou Mengmeng approaching, wearing a pink coat.

Winter was Zhou Mengmeng's favorite season.

Because in winter, she could bundle up tightly without others finding it strange.

And today, she also imitated Liu Xiaoyan by wearing 'bare leg' tights.

She put on her small skirt and black stockings.

Wearing a pair of 5CM black boots.

She already had a bit of an older sister aura.

Her style was becoming more and more similar to Zhou Lili's.

Normally at school, Zhou Mengmeng's attire was always very ordinary.

But every time she went out on a date with Li Zhiyan, Zhou Mengmeng would carefully dress up.

Wanting to make Li Zhiyan happier.

"Get in the car."

Zhou Mengmeng got into the car. By now, she was already very familiar with dating Li Zhiyan.

The ultimate destination was always to discuss business worth hundreds of millions with Li Zhiyan.

After getting in the car, Zhou Mengmeng's heart was filled with anticipation.

While driving, Li Zhiyan also glanced at Zhou Mengmeng's profile.

Her exquisite face was flushed with a blush she hadn't had before.

Li Zhiyan truly felt it.

Zhou Mengmeng now had a lot more charm than before.

All of this was the result of his efforts.

As time progressed, Li Zhiyan knew that she would slowly evolve into an older sister type.

"Mengmeng, you're getting more and more of that older sister vibe."

Zhou Mengmeng was a little shy.

"Then... do you like younger girls or older sisters?"

Li Zhiyan said with a smile, "Actually, it has nothing to do with style, it's mainly the person."

"Just let nature take its course."

Li Zhiyan had always liked beautiful girls.

As long as they were beautiful, Li Zhiyan could appreciate any type.

Zhou Mengmeng's future was an older sister, but he should cherish her current pigtails.

"Mmm..."

"Today my pigtails are tied very tightly, they won't come undone no matter how hard you pull."

Before, when Zhou Mengmeng and Li Zhiyan went out together.

Li Zhiyan would pull them, and they would come undone.

So today, Zhou Mengmeng specifically reinforced her pigtails.

Li Zhiyan tried to pull them with his hand.

Indeed...

Zhou Mengmeng's hair was still so reinforced.

"Recently, your parents haven't bothered you, have they?"

Mentioning her parents, Zhou Mengmeng's pretty face showed some disgust.

She could never forget what happened that day.

"No..."

"I blocked them on WeChat."

"They haven't contacted me either."

Li Zhiyan felt a bit surprised; he thought Zhou Mengmeng, with her people-pleasing personality, couldn't do such a thing.

He didn't expect Zhou Mengmeng to actually block her parents.

Which truly surprised him.

"Like this..."

"That's good too."

The two were being watched by Li Zhiyan's people; there was no way they could appear in front of Zhou Mengmeng in real life.

"Mengmeng, your personality has really grown a lot compared to before."

Zhou Mengmeng hummed in agreement...

"Mmm..."

"I know that the most important person in my life is only you, no one else."

After Li Zhiyan took Zhou Mengmeng to a Hot Spring Resort.

He held her hand and walked into the resort.

After requesting a private hot spring room.

Li Zhiyan changed into a bathrobe, and Zhou Mengmeng also shyly changed into a bathrobe.

And came to the hot spring with Li Zhiyan.

Looking at the gurgling spring, Zhou Mengmeng lay in Li Zhiyan's arms.

Feeling the warmth of the hot spring with Li Zhiyan.

"It's really cold now; we can often come out for hot springs when we have nothing to do in the future."

Zhou Mengmeng lowered her head, feeling Li Zhiyan's warmth.

She kept nodding; she also liked her current life very much.

As long as she could be with Li Zhiyan, everyone and everything else...

She didn't need to think about them, and she didn't want to think about them.

Just pretend other girls never existed.

As long as she could be with Li Zhiyan and feel the sense of fulfillment that his hundreds of millions in cash assets brought her, after all, having money brought too many benefits in this society.

As long as that was the case, it was enough...

In this environment, Li Zhiyan quickly kissed Zhou Mengmeng's face.

He clearly felt that Zhou Mengmeng's face was burning.

Then, Li Zhiyan moved down and kissed Zhou Mengmeng.

His left arm also tightened around Zhou Mengmeng's slender waist...

Zhou Mengmeng's waist was indeed quite a bit slimmer than other girls'.

Afterward, everything happened naturally.

...

When Li Zhiyan and Zhou Mengmeng walked out of the Hot Spring Resort.

The blush on Zhou Mengmeng's pretty face deepened even more.

She looked exceptionally beautiful.

"Indeed..."

"Women always have this blush after experiencing certain things."

"Truly beautiful..."

Li Zhiyan thought to himself.

Upon arriving at the car, he saw Zhou Lili waiting beside it.

"Sister."

Zhou Mengmeng stepped forward to greet her.

She felt very surprised, not expecting to see her sister here.

Zhou Lili at this moment clearly seemed a bit flustered.

She wanted to explain why she was here.

"I was just passing by and saw your car here, so I thought you might be soaking in the hot springs, and I didn't expect Mengmeng to be here too."

Now, Zhou Lili was no longer jealous because Zhou Mengmeng was Li Zhiyan's girlfriend.

Because she knew very well...

Zhou Mengmeng was just one of the girls around Li Zhiyan.

Looking at the blush on her sister's pretty face.

At this moment, Zhou Lili felt immensely envious.

How wonderful it would be if she were the one with such a blush.

Her sister must be living a very, very happy life recently.

"You two chat for a bit."

Li Zhiyan knew that the two sisters surely had things to say to each other.

Li Zhiyan walked to a nearby spot and watched the city scenery for a while.

Zhou Lili grabbed Zhou Mengmeng's hand and said, "Sister, just now, were you with...?"

She was also a woman who had not yet experienced such things.

Many words simply couldn't be spoken.

In this regard, even her 18-year-old sister was far more experienced than Zhou Lili.

"Mmm..."

Zhou Mengmeng lowered her head, clearly a bit embarrassed to speak directly about such matters.

However, she made it very clear.

Hearing Zhou Mengmeng's verbal confirmation, a sour feeling.

Arose in Zhou Lili's heart.

"How's life at school recently?"

"Mmm... it's pretty good. He also often visits me. With Yan Ge taking care of me, everything's fine."

Zhou Mengmeng secretly looked at Li Zhiyan's back.

That sense of belonging was incredibly strong.

"In that case..."

"That's good. As long as you're well, that's enough. If anything happens, you can talk to your sister properly."

"In the future, I will try my best to dote on you."

Zhou Mengmeng hummed in agreement. Although Zhou Lili's position in her heart was far less than Li Zhiyan's.

She was still the second most important person in the world.

No one else could replace her.

"Sister has something she wants to tell Li Zhiyan, is that okay?"

Zhou Mengmeng also knew some of Zhou Lili's thoughts.

She didn't care about these things anymore.

After all, could she really stop the other girls around Li Zhiyan?

Clearly, this was impossible for her.

Since that was the case, who was by Li Zhiyan's side.

It had nothing to do with her anymore.

After getting Zhou Mengmeng's permission, Zhou Lili came to Li Zhiyan's side.

"Li Zhiyan..."

"That, what do you think?"

"About me wanting to be with you..."

Zhou Lili had already expressed her desire to be his 'little one' before.

For her, as long as she could be with Li Zhiyan.

Everything else no longer mattered.

She had already missed out on Li Zhiyan.

She absolutely couldn't miss this only chance.

"Lili, we can't do such a thing."

"I'm already with Mengmeng, so some things just can't be considered."

"Let's have a good chat after the New Year."

Zhou Lili's heart was filled with disappointment.

Li Zhiyan indeed rejected her.

However, she could still chat with him.

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Does this mean I still have a chance?

"I see... Then I'll head back first."

Zhou Lili returned to Zhou Mengmeng's side, and after speaking with her...

…she parted ways with the two of them.

After getting in the car, Zhou Mengmeng couldn't help but feel a sour sensation in her heart.

...

Upon arriving at the school, after Zhou Mengmeng kissed Li Zhiyan on the cheek...

…she got out of the car and returned to school.

"This girl..."

"The impression she gives is really becoming more and more different."

Li Zhiyan knew that the girl whose actions were most in sync with his own right now was Ting Bao.

After all, the two of them had too many memories at home.

And now, the tacit understanding between Zhou Mengmeng and him was also constantly evolving.

Before long, the two of them would become a perfect golden duo.

That evening, Li Zhiyan stood on the viewing platform for a long time.

He didn't wait for Wu Yuexian to return either.

Afterward, he sent a WeChat message to Wu Yuexian.

Li Zhiyan: "Not coming back today?"

Wu Yuexian: "It's not like you don't know that things are very busy at the company."

Li Zhiyan: "Making excuses. It's not like you don't know that the company's revenue means absolutely nothing to me."

At this moment, Wu Yuexian was lying on the bed in the small bedroom inside her office.

Although this bedroom was not large, under Wu Yuexian's decorating...

…it appeared very cozy.

Looking at Li Zhiyan's reply, she felt a bit guilty.

After she had voluntarily done that with Li Zhiyan that night...

…some things seemed to be impossible to go back to.

So, after returning from Hui Prefecture, Wu Yuexian had been finding excuses to avoid Li Zhiyan.

She was afraid he would make some special demands.

Although he had said he would no longer pester her.

But...

Upon careful reflection, Wu Yuexian felt as if she had been deceived.

A man's words are full of deceit.

When he promised not to pester her anymore, it was likely just a stopgap measure...

If she gave him the chance, he would definitely continue to make her do certain things.

Wu Yuexian: "What do you know... I'm doing this for your future; earning a bit more is better than nothing."

Wu Yuexian knew very well that this company really didn't amount to much for Li Zhiyan.

He had shares in all those well-known internet companies.

And in many of them, he was the major shareholder.

Moreover, as time went on, Wu Yuexian discovered...

…that she kept discovering one shareholding in major enterprises under Li Zhiyan's name after another.

Even now, Wu Yuexian couldn't understand how Li Zhiyan had managed to do it.

She only knew that Li Zhiyan's talent was likely one of a kind in the entire world.

Li Zhiyan: "Just come home, Wu Yuexian. I miss you."

In the past, when Li Zhiyan said he missed her, Wu Yuexian only felt very warm inside.

But now when Li Zhiyan said that, Wu Yuexian's heart was filled only with fragments of that night in Hui Prefecture.

It was completely different from the time she got drunk in Shanghai before.

That time, she had been sober and had completely agreed to what Li Zhiyan did.

Wu Yuexian: "Don't even think about it, you Hanhan."

...

Looking at Wu Yuexian's reply, Li Zhiyan knew he couldn't call her back today.

At this moment, Ting Bao hugged Li Zhiyan from behind.

"Baby, I made this milk tea for you by hand."

"It's different from those instant milk teas."

Ji Zhiting handed the prepared milk tea into Li Zhiyan's hands.

At this moment, she also felt a very happy sensation in her heart.

The sky was still misty; Li Zhiyan took the milk tea from Ji Zhiting and took a sip.

After a while, he picked Ji Zhiting up directly.

Then he walked downstairs.

"Come on, let's go back to sleep."

Ji Zhiting buried her head on Li Zhiyan's shoulder.

"Mm..."

Her voice was very shy.

However, she naturally wouldn't refuse the chance to have more memories with Li Zhiyan.

...

The next day, after Li Zhiyan ate a meal prepared by the chef at home...

…he went to the bank, intending to see Xu Xuanxuan.

A girl like Xu Xuanxuan, with her tall and lithe figure, brought Li Zhiyan some special feelings...

…that other women could not give.

When Li Zhiyan arrived at the bank, he saw the changes in the work information in the lobby.

Sun Biao had already been promoted.

And Xu Xuanxuan had become the branch manager here.

When Li Zhiyan arrived, the new manager quickly went to find Xu Xuanxuan.

Not long after, Xu Xuanxuan came out very enthusiastically to welcome Li Zhiyan.

The other customers were all honestly waiting in line at this time.

And the bank tellers were not giving them any good looks.

So, seeing the branch manager personally come out to welcome Li Zhiyan...

…they were all incredibly envious.

...

Upon reaching the branch manager's office, Li Zhiyan saw the newly renovated furniture and decor, which leaned towards a feminine style.

Even the sofa, chairs, and desk had been changed to a new red color.

Sure enough, when a girl is in charge...

…they will always remodel the room into a style they like.

Wu Yuexian liked things like this.

Li Zhiyan had been to that small bedroom in her office.

It was really as pink as the room at home.

As pink as some pink seafood.

"Congratulations, I should call you Branch Manager Xu now."

Li Zhiyan said with a smile.

Xu Xuanxuan poured a glass of water for Li Zhiyan, then knelt halfway in front of Li Zhiyan and handed the water to him.

"Not at all... If it weren't for Mr. Li, I could never have had today."

Recently, the cash in Li Zhiyan's card had been constantly increasing.

It had even surpassed ten billion...

And now, since the time Li Zhiyan's card crossed one hundred million...

…only a few months had passed.

Moreover, after those identities of Li Zhiyan were exposed, the people at the head office finally realized how important a thing Sun Biao had done!

Because of this, Sun Biao was transferred away.

And without a doubt, she had taken over his position.

Ever since her promotion, Xu Xuanxuan always had a feeling in her heart.

That was that she was dreaming...

Everything was truly no different from a dream; she had gone from a graduate to her current position in less than half a year.

All of this truly made one feel as if it were a dream.

"Don't worry, Xuanxuan."

Li Zhiyan patted Xu Xuanxuan's head.

Although her status was very noble now, in front of Li Zhiyan...

…she was just an ordinary little girl.

"By the way, Mr. Li, my mother wants to meet you and thank you..."

"If you have time, could you come to my house?"

Xu Xuanxuan's mother was a true beauty.

And during this time, Xu Xuanxuan often told her mother about Li Zhiyan.

Her mother also realized...

…that if it weren't for Li Zhiyan, her daughter could never have achieved what she had now.

So she really wanted to meet and thank Li Zhiyan.

Li Zhiyan was the benefactor of the two of them, mother and daughter.

Li Zhiyan thought for a moment and didn't refuse.

He was not a heartless person.

Regarding the girls around him...

…Li Zhiyan actually had feelings for them.

"In a few days, I'll go home with you."

Hearing this, Xu Xuanxuan also felt very pleasantly surprised.

"That's good..."

"If you see my mother, you will definitely be surprised at how well she maintains herself!"

Hearing this, Li Zhiyan also felt a bit curious.

Middle-aged women from ordinary families...

…basically all had various signs of aging.

However, as long as it was a middle-aged woman from a well-off family who was willing to spend money on maintenance...

…they could completely manage to look like they were in their twenties even at forty-something.

Xu Xuanxuan's mother...

…should be a very beautiful woman.

Li Zhiyan was very interested in the topic of health maintenance.

So he planned to see the situation and have an in-depth exchange with Xu Xuanxuan's mother.

"My mother has always wanted to thank you for your help in my career."

Li Zhiyan didn't pay much attention to this matter.

He said with a smile: "In the future, you will have even better development, but you must seize the opportunities well."

Xu Xuanxuan naturally knew how to seize Li Zhiyan's opportunities.

She was very obedient.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for her to go from an ordinary bank teller...

…to where she was now.

According to the normal trajectory, even if she were promoted to manager...

…she would likely have to pay the price of some unspoken rules.

And that was a price Xu Xuanxuan was absolutely unwilling to pay.

Only for a handsome guy like Li Zhiyan was she willing to give everything.

...

Li Zhiyan and Xu Xuanxuan chatted for a long time.

After all, the two of them were old friends now.

After Li Zhiyan left, Xu Xuanxuan tidied up the trash can.

She balled up the trash.

Xu Xuanxuan put the trash bag into her newly bought LV bag.

Afterward, she went out to empty the trash.

She knew that Li Zhiyan still liked girls who were a bit diligent.

...

In the afternoon, after Li Zhiyan finished his lunch alone...

…he went straight to the company.

He planned to have a good talk with Wu Yuexian today.

After all, she was so beautiful; if she were always idle, it would really be too much of a waste.

Li Zhiyan couldn't stand seeing waste occur.

On the way, he made a video call to Su Xiaojin.

Soon, the beautiful face of Su Xiaojin appeared on the screen.

"Big Sister, how are things in Shenzhen?"

At this moment, Su Xiaojin was on her way to work.

However, it seemed to be raining over there, making Su Xiaojin look a bit disheveled.

Li Zhiyan felt a bit heartbroken.

He and his cousin Su Xiaojin had no blood relation.

The sibling bond between him and her was hard-won, and this sibling affection was very pure.

In the past, when she gave Su Xiaolong gifts, she would always give him one that was the same.

It was precisely because of this that Li Zhiyan wanted so much to replace the position of Su Xiaojin's biological brother in her heart.

"It's okay; I'm on my way to work now."

Looking at the passersby and the falling rain, Su Xiaojin also felt a bit fragile in her heart.

Was she really living that well in Shenzhen?

She lived a 996 life, sharing an apartment with a few other girls.

Only when she went home did she have a brief moment of prestige.

The rest of the time, her life was really particularly miserable.

In her heart...

…she really felt that such days were actually very hard to endure.

Although Su Xiaojin also wanted to go to Li Zhiyan's side...

…but Su Xiaojin knew that Li Zhiyan had always been very bothered by one thing.

That was his position in her heart.

Moreover, her relationship with him was not like that of Wu Yuexian and them, where there were no taboos.

So Su Xiaojin decided to stay in Shenzhen.

But recently, Li Zhiyan had been frequently calling her to go to Shanghai.

Which made Su Xiaojin feel a bit shaken in her heart.

"What's good about it... You got rained on walking to work."

"You are my dear sister, and yet you are living a life like this; it's not appropriate."

Li Zhiyan's feelings for Su Xiaojin were still relatively pure.

There weren't many people who were good to him when he was a child, and his cousin Su Xiaojin definitely counted as one.

"Oh, it's fine. I can live very close to the company; it's quite good."

"It's only one stop by subway."

"It was just a short walk just now."

"Anyway, don't think so much. Sister's life is really not as bad as you imagine."

Li Zhiyan knew that Su Xiaojin was just being stubborn.

"Alright then, since you don't want to come, just stay in Shenzhen. I know it's because Su Xiaolong is attending university in Shenzhen."

"That's why you don't want to come to Shanghai."

Hearing this, Su Xiaojin was also afraid that Li Zhiyan would be angry.

She felt that when she was good to her brother, Li Zhiyan would have a feeling of jealousy.

"It's really not that, Xiao Yan..."

"Don't think so much."

Seeing Su Xiaojin's flustered appearance, Li Zhiyan smiled and said, "Alright, sister, in a while, I'll go to Shenzhen to see you."

Li Zhiyan deeply cherished the pure sibling bond he shared with Su Xiaojin.

Therefore, once he had some free time, he wanted to go and spend a few days with her properly.

"You're coming to Shenzhen?" Hearing Li Zhiyan say this, Su Xiaojin was clearly very surprised. Her pretty face couldn't hide her happiness.

"Yeah…"

"Sister, we can't play together often like we did when we were kids anymore."

"You're busy with work, so I plan to come visit you in a while."

Li Zhiyan knew that Su Xiaojin was actually a bit like Wu Yuexian. If he wanted to call Su Xiaojin over online, it was absolutely hopeless… He had to make a trip to Shenzhen himself.

"Okay…"

"Then when you come to Shenzhen, I'll take you around to have some fun."

"I guarantee I'll fulfill my duties as a sister."

Every time she thought about Li Zhiyan's expectations of her role as a sister, Su Xiaojin felt a sense of guilt in her heart.

This time, being able to spend time alone with Li Zhiyan, she must make him happy!

She must cherish this sibling bond.

"Alright, it's settled then. Sister, go to the supermarket nearby and buy an umbrella first. Don't get soaked, it'll make my heart ache."

Su Xiaojin obediently went into the supermarket.

Usually, she would have just jogged to the company to save money, but today, she couldn't bear to make Li Zhiyan worry.

Only after seeing Su Xiaojin arrive at the company with an umbrella did Li Zhiyan hang up the video call.

Arriving at the office, Su Xiaojin sat at her desk.

Several male colleagues cast incredibly eager gazes toward her.

Su Xiaojin was truly a goddess-level girl, and she had never dated before. With these two conditions combined, it was enough to make many elite men in society fall for her.

The department manager was also pursuing Su Xiaojin, and he was being incredibly persistent. However, Su Xiaojin ignored all of this.

She hadn't dated all these years simply because she hadn't met someone she liked. But she believed that she would definitely meet the true love of her life.

"My cousin really wants me to go to Shanghai."

At this moment, Su Xiaojin couldn't help but recall Li Zhiyan's urging over this period of time.

She was convinced that Li Zhiyan was serious and not joking with her.

And thinking about Li Zhiyan coming to Shenzhen to see her, Su Xiaojin felt moved again.

He was so busy and so outstanding; his daily life could definitely be described as being swamped with work.

But even so… he was still willing to come to Shenzhen to accompany her.

She must fulfill her responsibilities and duties as a sister.

…

The company was getting closer and closer. As he neared the company, Li Zhiyan received a call from Shenzhen. It was from his follower in Shenzhen.

Now, Li Zhiyan's connections were spread all over the country.

After answering the phone, Li Zhiyan wondered, did Su Xiaojin encounter something in Shenzhen? Otherwise, his follower in Shenzhen wouldn't call him when he wasn't there.

"Mr. Li, there is a matter regarding your relative."

Hearing this… Li Zhiyan asked, "Who?"

"Your cousin, Su Xiaolong."

The person on the other end didn't know the relationship between Li Zhiyan and Su Xiaolong. However, since he was Li Zhiyan's blood relative, he still called to inquire.

"Speak."

The voice on the other end quickly rang out.

"Your cousin, Su Xiaolong, seems to be addicted to online gambling now."

"And he seems to have taken out several tens of thousands in online loans…"

"Do you want us to intervene?"

Li Zhiyan thought for a moment and said, "Forget it."

"Forced intervention isn't realistic, and finding someone to persuade him is useless."

"I am someone who is irreconcilably opposed to gambling and drugs; I can't be bothered to deal with this kind of thing."

The good education he received from childhood had led Li Zhiyan to long ago swear to be irreconcilably opposed to gambling and drugs.

He hated such things the most, so he really couldn't be bothered to care about Su Xiaolong's affairs.

"I understand…"

After hanging up the phone and arriving at the company, Li Zhiyan quickly threw the matter to the back of his mind.

"Brother."

Very quickly, a pleasantly surprised Liu Xiaoyun ran over to Li Zhiyan.

Upon seeing Li Zhiyan, Liu Xiaoyun's face began to heat up.

The more she fantasized about Li Zhiyan, the more Liu Xiaoyun felt that she was prone to shyness in front of him.

Watching Liu Xiaoyun run over, Li Zhiyan took her hand and walked into the company. Li Zhiyan had always valued Liu Xiaoyun highly.

Previously, during that incident with Wu Yuexian, if it hadn't been for Liu Xiaoyun running around helping him, he definitely wouldn't have been able to coax Wu Yuexian so easily…

"Sister Xiaoyun, have you fully adapted to the company now?"

Suddenly being held by the hand by Li Zhiyan, Liu Xiaoyun felt her heartbeat was much faster than usual.

This feeling… was one she had never experienced before.

"Yeah…"

"You pay me so much, and you're even supporting me for the rest of my life."

"Of course I have to adapt."

"Anyway, Zhiyan Investment is my home, and I will never leave here!"

Liu Xiaoyun's voice was very firm.

"In the future, when you're not working on Sundays, you can also come stay at the house."

"There's a room for you there anyway."

"As long as you like, you can come over."

Hearing this, Liu Xiaoyun couldn't help but feel very expectant in her heart.

Since Li Zhiyan said that, did it mean… she had a good chance of being with him?

Perhaps she could consider confessing her feelings?

Upstairs, Hu Mengke, wearing black stockings and Valentino, also noticed Li Zhiyan arriving.

She instantly felt as if the weather outside was raining… Soon, she would be able to chat about life and ideals with the boss again.

Of course…

Hu Mengke also knew that whether she could chat about life and ideals with the boss was not something she could decide.

It depended on whether the boss would come to find her after coming out of Wu Yuexian's place.

Her heart filled with anticipation, hoping that Li Zhiyan would come to find her today.

…

On the other side, Wu Yuexian also noticed Li Zhiyan and Liu Xiaoyun holding hands.

This caused a nameless anger to rise in Wu Yuexian's heart.

Was this kid planning to make a move on Liu Xiaoyun?

Although Liu Xiaoyun's looks and figure were not as good as hers, she was definitely a true beauty!

From school until now, her suitors had never stopped.

Wu Yuexian had long felt that something was wrong with the way Liu Xiaoyun looked at Li Zhiyan.

If Li Zhiyan wanted to make a move on Liu Xiaoyun, it would definitely be something he could do easily.

Thinking of this, Wu Yuexian was a bit angry.

But fortunately, the two people's hands separated quickly.

Liu Xiaoyun went back to work.

This made her feel inexplicably relieved, but she also felt very strange.

She had clearly agreed with Li Zhiyan that he would no longer pester her; that was the condition from that night.

Now, whoever he was close to should have nothing to do with her.

But why did she feel jealous?

Could it be that in the depths of her heart, she had already placed herself in a different position?

Was she actually hoping that she could be with Li Zhiyan…

At this moment, Wu Yuexian didn't dare to think any further.

Very quickly, the office door opened.

Li Zhiyan looked at Wu Yuexian's beautiful legs, clad in nude-look tights, and came to her side.

"Wu Yuexian."

"Why haven't you been coming home lately? Are you feeling guilty and hiding from me?"

Wu Yuexian immediately pinched Li Zhiyan's face.

"What am I hiding from… I'm just busy with work, and what do I have to feel guilty about with you? I've never regarded you as a man."

Li Zhiyan naturally knew how stubborn Wu Yuexian was.

"You really don't regard me as a man?"

"Of course!"

Li Zhiyan looked at the insistent Wu Yuexian and continued, "I remember that day in Hui Prefecture, you didn't say that."

"It seems you kept calling me 'Baby', and when I asked you to call me 'Brother', you did."

Instantly, Wu Yuexian covered Li Zhiyan's mouth.

"Don't talk nonsense!"

"We already agreed that you wouldn't talk about these things anymore."

Li Zhiyan pulled away Wu Yuexian's hand and sat down on the sofa.

"What…"

"I'm just discussing with you whether or not you regard me as a man."

"If you're really not feeling guilty, then let's have a kiss."

"I'll see if your heartbeat is still fast."

Wu Yuexian took a deep breath, then said, "Bring it on…"

"Just don't think about any strange things, that's all."

After experiencing the incident in Hui Prefecture, Wu Yuexian's mindset had really changed a lot.

For example, now she felt that kissing Li Zhiyan was nothing. At most, it was just a form of intimacy…

A long while later…

Li Zhiyan finally released Wu Yuexian, then listened to her heartbeat.

"Haha…"

"I told you that you were deceiving yourself. Look, your face is red, and your heartbeat is incredibly fast."

Wu Yuexian knew that she seemed to have failed to prove herself once again.

What was going on… could she really not control herself that much?

"Wu Yuexian…"

Looking at the silent Wu Yuexian, Li Zhiyan leaned in again.

"How about we study the previous topic again tonight?"

"Let's try again."

Wu Yuexian cupped Li Zhiyan's head with both hands, then turned it away so that Li Zhiyan couldn't look at her.

"Impossible, don't even think about it, we already agreed before."

"Anyway, after that day, you should just be honest, and some things should never be thought about again!"

Li Zhiyan removed Wu Yuexian's jade-like hands and then lay down on the sofa.

"Actually…"

"There's really no need, Wu Yuexian."

"Anyway, it has already happened."

"There's no essential difference between once and ten thousand times, right?"

"And with the items in the chewing gum box… we're actually just exercising our bodies, there's nothing substantial about it."

Li Zhiyan tried to persuade Wu Yuexian, feeling that he needed to find a theory first.

This theory… actually made some sense.

Wu Yuexian covered her ears; she didn't dare to listen to Li Zhiyan continue.

"Sophistry!"

"What kind of sophistry is this!"