77: Adjust your mentality

Not thinking too much, Ye Xi put on a baseball cap to cover her flawless face and walked into the villa of the manor.

Under the huge crystal chandelier, rows of fruits and high-end desserts were laid out on the tables, making Ye Xi, who hadn't eaten and was a bit hungry, a little greedy.

She went to the dessert and fruit stands, and while no one else was paying attention, she started to feast, first tasting a piece of cake, then looking at the fruit section.

“These ruby grapes are a bit expensive, and these imported cherries, I must try them properly.”

Ye Xi elegantly extended her fingers, picked a few, and put them into her red lips. After eating and drinking her fill, she felt that she should find Ye Sirui as soon as possible; Li Xingyu couldn't stay outside forever.

Suddenly, Ye Xi felt an urgent need to use the restroom and rushed there. After finishing, she walked out and immediately bumped into a man.

“You fucking blind!” Ye Xi rubbed her forehead, feeling very annoyed.

Looking up, it was a very handsome man, in his early twenties, with neat short hair, exuding a fresh demeanor.

He looked as if he had stepped out of a comic book, radiating an irresistible charm in every gesture.

If Ye Xi hadn't once been a boy, she might really have been mesmerized by him.

Xiao Ai reminded Ye Xi in her mind: “This person is Ye Sirui.”

“I'm sorry, Miss, my fault.”

His nose caught a faint jasmine scent, and Ye Sirui felt it was very fragrant, the smell was super pleasant. He looked down and his eyes immediately lit up.

What a beautiful girl this was! Her appearance was as if sculpted by God, perfectly fitting his aesthetic. Just looking at her was enough to be pleasing to the eye.

Not to mention her bumping into him; even if she beat him up, he would probably find it very difficult to genuinely be angry with her.

“It's nothing,” Ye Xi said shyly, a blush appearing on her stunning face, making Ye Sirui a little lost in thought.

“Hey, it's very impolite to stare at a girl, but I still want to say hello to you. Hello.” Ye Xi extended her hand, deciding to give him a little reward.

She didn't believe there was any boy who could resist her charm, unless he was a eunuch. No need to think, Ye Sirui's heart must be very stirred right now.

“Hello.” Ye Sirui reached out and briefly shook Ye Xi's hand. It was so soft and comfortable, so comfortable that he didn't want to let go.

“Um, can you let go now? My hand hurts a little.” Ye Xi seemed a bit annoyed.

“I'm sorry, I'm sorry.” Ye Sirui bowed his head and apologized again. He didn't know what was wrong with him today, acting like a pervert.

“It's nothing. Most boys are bad guys who covet girls' bodies. I'm already used to this kind of behavior.”

Ye Xi lightly patted her own head with her small hand. She felt this person had the qualifications to be her simp. First, give him a little sweetness, then properly suppress him—perfect.

“Ah, no… Although there are many men like you described, I am definitely not that kind of person. Men and men cannot be generalized; there are huge differences. I am upright and incorruptible. I was just distracted just now…”

Ye Sirui explained patiently, then puffed out his chest, speaking with extreme guilt, for how could one with such integrity engage in such perverted behavior just now?

“Young Master, I was wrong just now. What I said might have been a bit excessive. I hope you won't take it to heart.” Ye Xi blinked slightly.

“It's nothing, it's nothing. After all, you're so beautiful, there must be many bad people who have designs on you. It's good to be cautious with strangers.”

Ye Sirui couldn't help but take another look at Ye Xi. She truly was a good girl who wasn't casual. Marrying such a girl as a wife would definitely be very secure.

You know, just now, two girls tried to spill red wine on him, attempting to get closer to him—truly off-putting.

“By the way, what's your name?” Ye Xi asked, knowing the answer.

Ye Sirui adjusted his tie, saying with a hint of confidence in his voice: “I am Ye Sirui.”

“You are the Young Master Ye, known as a business prodigy? Handsome and devoted, your reputation has spread throughout the circles. I'm also your fan.”

Ye Xi put on a surprised expression, her mouth unconsciously forming an “O” shape, unable to close for a long time.

Seeing this beautiful girl so happy, Ye Sirui smiled slightly, and his mind began to wander. She said she was his fan; did he have a chance?

Since childhood, his standard for a partner had been based on his younger sister Ye Sixue's appearance, but he had almost never encountered anyone who could rival her. This was the first time ever.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Sirui rubbed the top of his head, easing the awkwardness, and smiled, “I'm not as good as everyone says; it's just rumors. Miss, what's your name? Which family's daughter are you? Why have I never seen you?”

Ye Xi covered her mouth and chuckled, “You've been abroad for a long time and rarely come back, so it's normal you haven't seen me. My name is a secret, you'll know when fate allows.”

Ye Sirui felt a bucket of cold water poured over him, his heart chilling. The other party wasn't even willing to tell him her name. How could he pursue her?

“Big Brother Ye Sirui, I have a friend whose invitation was lost, and he's being stopped by the security guards outside. Do you think you could make an exception?” Ye Xi's eyes twinkled with a smile as she blinked at him, a hint of plea in her gaze.

For some reason, looking into her eyes, Ye Sirui felt an unprecedented sense of physical and mental pleasure. Her playful demeanor made one love and hate her, unable to stop themselves.

Invisibly, Ye Sirui felt a wicked thought in his heart: such a beautiful girl should either be his or remain single for life. In short, no other man should have her.

Lost in thought for another moment, Ye Sirui nodded and said, “Leave this small matter to me. Tell your friend to wait at the entrance, and I'll inform the security to let him in immediately.”

“Big Brother Ye is indeed a good person, understanding and reasonable. I truly misjudged you just now.” Ye Xi smiled sweetly.

Ye Sirui's heart felt sweet as he said, “It's a small matter, a small matter.”

“Alright, I'm going to the main hall now. It's not good to stay by the restroom all the time. See you later.”

With that, Ye Xi ran towards the hall. Suddenly, a gentle breeze brushed by, taking her hat with it. The hat spun gracefully and fell, and her beautiful long hair outlined her perfect silhouette.

“Your hat fell?” Ye Sirui called out, but the girl had already run far away.

Ye Sirui had no choice but to walk closer and pick up the hat Ye Xi had dropped. After picking up the hat, an even richer jasmine scent wafted into his nose.

Upon returning to his room, Ye Sirui held the hat to his nose and lightly sniffed. The scent was truly irresistible.

Slap!

Ye Sirui gently slapped his cheek, wanting to clear his head. His face flushed, he muttered to himself, “What was I just thinking? How is that any different from those pervert?”

Upon arriving in the main hall, Ye Xi, being exceptionally beautiful, was already surrounded by several wealthy young ladies.

“Sister, you're so unfamiliar. How come I've never seen you before?”

“Holy cow, so beautiful, it makes me feel a bit inferior.”

Surrounded by pretty girls, smelling the sweet scent on their bodies, Ye Xi felt a little embarrassed.

Although the girls all used high-end perfumes, having grown accustomed to the special scent blended for Li Xuening by the system, Ye Xi found these artificial fragrances rather ordinary.

In that moment, she recalled her intimate contact with Li Xuening, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.

“You're blushing, sister. Could you be a lesbian?”

“If so, we're open to it too.”

Ye Xi, caught off guard, quickly shook her head: “No, no, I'm a respectable person, don't misunderstand.”

The more she interacted with ordinary girls, the more deeply Ye Xi realized how charming Li Xuening, after being transformed by Xiao Ai, truly was.

If they didn't get intimate for a few days, Ye Xi would feel a bit empty and uncomfortable all over.

“Sisters, my friend is here, I'll be leaving first.”

Seeing Li Xingyu walk into the hall, Ye Xi immediately walked towards him, and the two found a corner to converse in low voices.

“I did a good job, didn't I?”

Ye Xi admired herself more and more; she was truly clever. Leaving behind a hat earlier was also intentional.

In her opinion, Ye Sirui, having been belittled and uplifted, then belittled and uplifted again by her, and now smelling her scent, must be feeling extremely uncomfortable inside.

Under such circumstances, he would definitely be left with a deep impression. If Ye Xi ever needed his help in the future, she presumed he wouldn't refuse.

Of course, Ye Xi, being a married woman, was very careful to maintain her boundaries and would not let him take any advantage of her.

“What did you say before that the security guards let you in?” Li Xingyu was still a bit curious.

“It's a secret.” Ye Xi smiled and shook her head.

At this moment, Li Xingyu seemed to notice many men looking at him with a hostile gaze. He was a bit confused, ‘I just got here, who did I offend?’

However, he quickly realized that these people were just jealous, jealous that he could be so close to a beauty like Ye Xi.

Thinking of this, he puffed out his chest even more, and a hint of confidence appeared in his eyes.

Ye Xi smiled without speaking, letting him show off for a bit; it wouldn't cause her any loss anyway.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd.

“Look, Sister Ye Sixue has come out.”

“Quick, quick, get a little closer, I haven't seen her yet. Maybe she'll take a liking to me.”

Hearing the name Ye Sixue, both Ye Xi and Li Xingyu grew more interested. They stopped talking and looked towards the center of the hall.

It was a face of ultimate perfection, elegant and ethereal, with a pure yet alluring sexiness.

The girl's eyes were full of tender affection, her nose bridge was delicate and straight, and sparkling hair ornaments adorned her coiled dark hair.

She wore a light pink off-the-shoulder puff dress, with soft, dreamlike tulle, like a princess from a fairy tale, exuding romantic elegance.

“Holy cow, she's really beautiful. I feel like she's even more beautiful than my older sister.”

Li Xingyu's jaw almost dropped. This was the only other girl, besides Ye Xi, who could make him fall in love at first sight.

After a few more glances, even Ye Xi had to admit that if she didn't have her cheat, she probably couldn't compare in terms of looks.

Even Li Xuening, before being transformed by the system, would have been slightly inferior compared to her.

Ye Xi kept complaining in her mind, the Ye family must have hit the jackpot; each one of them has such excellent genes. They're all named Ye, so why is the difference so great?

Xiao Ai: “You mustn't have any bad thoughts about her, or you will definitely regret it.”

Ye Xi scornfully said to Xiao Ai: “I seek a lifelong, exclusive partner. Please don't think so badly of me.”

Returning to reality, Ye Xi, while others weren't paying attention, kicked Li Xingyu, expressing her dissatisfaction: “Who said your sister is not as good as her? If you dare to say that again, I'll beat you up.”

“Kicking someone with high heels really hurts. Can you not do that next time? Okay, Goddess Sixue is the most beautiful I've ever seen, besides you and my sister. Is that good enough?” Li Xingyu said in a low voice, enduring the pain.

“Everyone, please quiet down. Our two Young Masters Ye have something to say…”

Ye Sixue took the microphone and spoke a lot of polite words. The general meaning was that they had come from afar, were very grateful for everyone's attendance, hoped to make friends with everyone, and looked forward to future guidance…

Soon, it was Ye Sirui's turn to speak. He took the microphone, and as he spoke, his gaze swept back and forth among the crowd. Where was that girl? Why did he miss her the moment she was out of sight? Was this love at first sight?

Facing countless soul-searching questions, Ye Sirui didn't know how to answer.

Suddenly, a spark appeared in his eyes, then instantly turned to darkness. Why was she with another man, even laughing and chatting?

The most infuriating thing was that this man was his half-buddy. Ye Sirui had an even more terrifying thought in his heart: could that girl be Li Xingyu's girlfriend?

If it were true, a friend's wife is not to be trifled with, then he…

Oh, my goddess, no, no, no, Ye Sirui's heart was roaring.

Due to significant emotional fluctuations, Ye Sirui paused several times during his speech because of distraction, to the point that even Ye Sixue, who was beside him, noticed his abnormality.

Noticing Ye Sirui secretly looking at her, Ye Xi's mischievous side secretly acted up again. She took a step closer to Li Xingyu and slowly straightened his messy tie.

“Don't move, I'm getting revenge for you.” Ye Xi chuckled.

“Revenge? What revenge?” Li Xingyu frowned slightly, thoroughly enjoying the feeling. He promised that his feelings for Ye Xi were purely familial, with no ulterior motives whatsoever.

“Actually, that Ye Sirui is interested in me. He mocked you so much before, and now he doesn't understand us and thinks we're a couple. I'm helping you mess with his head.”

Ye Xi put on a very happy expression, lightly punching Li Xingyu's chest with her small fist. From a distance, they looked like an affectionate young couple.

“This is the first step in messing with his head. After dinner, you tell him that I am a very important relative of yours, and he is not worthy of me. The unrequited love will surely make Ye Sirui completely collapse.”

Li Xingyu looked at Ye Xi, a hint of admiration in his eyes. What a cunning method! Now he even wondered how his sister had been won over.

“Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll play along with you.”

At this moment, Ye Sirui's speech was full of flaws, and he had to terminate it prematurely.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his heart filled with unwillingness. He had finally fallen in love, why did he have to lose so completely?