Chapter 39: Your Fiancé Holding Another Woman's Hand

Several wealthy young ladies surrounded Li Yusha:

"Sasha, why have you been checking the time? Are you waiting for your fiancé, Si Yechen, to message you?"

"I heard your fiancé acquired several luxury conglomerates again yesterday. You have to help me get those limited editions I can't buy!"

"Sasha, I envy you so much, having such loving family members and such an outstanding fiancé..."

Li Yusha pretended to smile, "Alright, you've all had a bit too much to drink. It's time to go home."

Otherwise, when that country bumpkin returns, her identity will be exposed!

"We came here to surprise you, and you want us to leave!"

"She just wants to call her fiancé and doesn't want us to hear sweet nothings!"

"Ugh!" Li Yusha playfully hit her friend.

"Okay, we've been here all night. Let's go. Don't disturb others."

As the friends were about to leave, they suddenly noticed several luxury cars outside the villa. Dozens of staff members got out of the cars, hung numerous beautiful clothes, shoes, and bags on countless display racks, organized them, and were about to take them into the villa.

"Oh my, am I hallucinating from drinking too much?"

"So many clothes and bags... Sasha, is today your birthday? Is this a gift from your parents?"

"There are so many, hundreds if not thousands, right?"

The friends who were about to leave hurriedly approached and looked at the clothes and bags on the display racks.

"These are all new arrivals! QY's new products!!"

"So beautiful! What should I do, I really like them... Oh my, how can there be so many..."

Li Yusha thought to herself, did her parents feel guilty after buying so many clothes and bags for Ou Yan, that country bumpkin, yesterday, so they found QY to design and make them again for her?!

Looking at so many exquisite clothes and bags in front of her, and listening to her friends' various compliments, Li Yusha suddenly felt better...

She didn't expect her parents not to be biased, and it seemed like her position was not lower than Ou Yan's after all.

The head of QY, Zhang Daxin, was pointing out something nearby. Several wealthy young ladies immediately recognized him, "Isn't this Zhang Daxin, the head of QY? Mr. Zhang? Are you personally delivering the goods? So giving face!"

"Good evening, ladies." Although Zhang Daxin didn't know their names, he could tell they were fans of QY from their attire.

"What's the deal with all these clothes?" one of the wealthy young ladies couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, these are for Sixth Miss."

With just one sentence from Zhang Daxin, it felt like a slap to Li Yusha's face. Just a moment ago, she was in the spotlight, but now she felt like she had fallen into an abyss.

Sixth Miss? It's her again!

Yesterday, her parents prepared so much for that country bumpkin, right?!

How come they prepared so much again today?!

This bias was too obvious!

However, several friends immediately raised their voices in indignation!

"You can donate to charity! Why do you have to take in an outsider?"

"People without blood ties, if they're kept around, will eventually covet your family's wealth and your fiancé. That will be trouble!"

Li Yusha really didn't know how to explain this sudden turn of events. Fortunately, Zhang Mama rushed over upon hearing the news, and Li Yusha quickly signaled to her, and the two of them managed to send the group of friends away...

On the other side.

As soon as Ou Yan got out of the car, she saw Zhang Daxin, the head of QY, smiling, "Hi, Miss Ou Yan, we meet again."

He had wanted to ask Boss what was going on when he saw the delivery address, but Boss blocked him, and he couldn't make a call...

"Why are you here?" Ou Yan was somewhat surprised to see him, but along with the surprise, she had a bad feeling. Could it be that the designs she worked on all night had ended up here?

Without looking, she could tell... Her heart couldn't bear it. She never expected that after going in circles, these items would end up back in her hands!

"Do you two know each other?" Si Yechen glanced at Ou Yan and then at Zhang Daxin, his eyes showing a hint of wariness and displeasure.

 Chapter 105: Public Curse

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Chapter 106: Mom, You Look Beautiful Today Ye Muyu didn't want her two children to grow up relying on others for everything. "Come over and check if the water temperature is suitable." she instructed. Chu Jin casually felt the water and nodded, "It's fine, Mom. You can leave." "I'll be waiting outside. Call me if you need anything." Ye Muyu reminded, not entirely trusting him and giving a parting word of caution. However, Chu Jin directly pushed her out, seeming a bit impatient. Ye Muyu raised an eyebrow but suppressed her suspicions, deciding to leave. Once the door was closed, Chu Jin let out a sigh of relief. He undressed, pulled out three copper coins from his waist and walked to a corner of the bathing area. He dug into the ground, revealing a container that held quite a few copper coins. Chu Jin took out the money bag and counted the copper coins, "One, two... twenty, twenty-one..." Then, he added the other three coins, "Twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four." "Now it's perfect! I have twenty-four copper coins. When I save up a hundred, I'll go explore the county town!" Chu Jin couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. After examining the coins, he carefully put them back. With the coins hidden, he undressed and entered the bathing tub. Ye Muyu observed everything from outside. Suppressing a smile, she chose not to expose his act of hiding money. "Mom, I can now write the characters Feng, Chen, Chu, and Wei." Chu Suo happily reported, "Look, this is what I wrote." Ye Muyu took the paper and indeed found those characters. Although they lacked proper calligraphy, they were correctly written and not too shabby. "Not bad, Mom knew you were clever." Ye Muyu praised appropriately. Chu Ziluo smiled, revealing her white teeth, "Mom, then can I go with you to the county tomorrow? Do you want to visit Dad?" "Do you want to go?" Ye Muyu had almost forgotten about Chu Heng. It only occurred to her after her daughter mentioned it. Going to the county without visiting Chu Heng seemed inappropriate. "I don't want to." Surprisingly, Chu Ziluo lowered her voice, tugging at Ye Muyu's sleeve with a hint of awkwardness. It seemed like she was a bit afraid of Chu Heng. "That's your dad. Besides, without your dad, it's up to me to take care of you all. You might even struggle with food and clothing without your dad." Ye Muyu acknowledged Chu Heng's contributions to the family, though they weren't very close. "Mom, you're great..." Anxiously, Chu Ziluo explained, as if afraid of hurting her feelings. After thinking for a moment, she added, "Dad is also great." "That's the right way to think." Ye Muyu reached out and ruffled her hair. "Come, bring some hot water. I'll wash your hair." Time passed quickly and the next morning. Ye Muyu made breakfast after getting up and Chu Jin went to the village school by himself. Chu Ziluo changed into a cute blue dress, tied her hair into two buns, and looked adorable. Ye Muyu casually wore a beige shirt, appearing even softer. Her long hair was tied up, adorned with a simple silver hairpin. She didn't resemble a rural woman at all. Considering she hadn't done much work since marrying Chu Heng, the former owner of the body spent a lot of silver on clothing and jewelry. Now, Ye Muyu didn't need to buy clothes herself, saving quite a bit of silver. "Mom, you look beautiful today." Chu Ziluo said, her eyes shining with admiration. She thought for a moment and added, "I want to be as pretty as you in the future."

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Chapter 105: Satisfied Ye Muyu was not a petty person. She was always generous with subordinates who were loyal and competent. Giving them a little peace of mind at this moment would save them from searching for more work in the near future. As expected, a hint of surprise flashed across Du Shi's face. She quickly bowed to Ye Muyu and expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Madam." This unexpected joy for Du Shi was significant. For short-term laborers like them, finding work was easiest during the busy farming seasons. However, during the off-season it was inevitable that they would have idle time. Being idle without income but still having mouths to feed at home could be distressing. Now that Ye Muyu was satisfied with their work, it would be easier for them to get more jobs in the future. Workers like them preferred having a fixed employer. The more households they served, the more stable their income would be throughout the year. It was an excellent arrangement since they didn't have to look for new employers every year, avoiding periods of unemployment. After Du Shi complimented Ye Muyu and expressed her gratitude, Ye Muyu told them to return and come back the next day for more work. Du Shi naturally left happily. Du Laosan, who still carried the leftover meat from lunch, sighed with relief upon seeing his wife return. He hurriedly asked "Madam didn't get angry, did she?" "No, not only didn't she get angry but she also rewarded me with two copper coins, saying that we did the work meticulously. She even mentioned that there might be more work for us in the future." Du Shi shared the good news. "What about this meat..." Du Laosan thought Madam might want it back upon learning they hadn't eaten meat at lunch. This kind of situation was not uncommon when working for employers in the countryside. Unexpectedly, his wife not only got a reward in silver but also seemed quite satisfied with their work. "I think Madam seems to care a lot about details. She seems to need those roots, although I don't know their use. In any case, being meticulous has no harm and Madam is generous." "Tonight when we go back, I'll cook the meat for you and the kids." Du Shi felt happy and now she had a better understanding of Madam's temperament, knowing what kind of workers she needed. "Sure, let's go." Du Laosan was also happy. He usually did meticulous work, but his disadvantage was that he wasn't good at pleasing the employer with words. Therefore, he often fell short compared to other short-term laborers. However, this time he felt that they had encountered a good person and they had taken advantage of it. The couple left happily as the day was turning dark, but let's leave them be for now. Ye Muyu picked up the slender kudzu roots from the field. She gently opened the large chunks of soil on the top, picked them up and placed them in a dry corner of the courtyard. She planned to take them to the county medicine shop for pricing tomorrow. They had a simple dinner that evening—boiled noodles with the leftover fish soup from lunch and a fried egg. After dinner. Ye Muyu didn't go to sleep immediately. First, she heated water for bathing. Chu Jin and Chu Ziluo were studying characters in the study. During the day, Chu Ziluo would use a stick to write characters on the ground. Ye Muyu would occasionally give her some guidance and now she recognized seven or eight characters. She could also write her own name, albeit a bit crooked. Ye Muyu took a bath and dried her hair. She then called the two children to bathe. "Mom, starting today I'll bathe myself." Chu Jin, seeing Ye Muyu coming in, quickly spoke up, expressing his determination. "Oh, alright. Mom hopes you'll become more independent soon." Ye Muyu saw him acting like a little adult and couldn't help but smile. She didn't stop him. Children in ancient times matured much earlier than those in modern times, as evident from their marriage age.

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Chapter 561: Girl, I will die at your hands sooner or later.

"Ruan Ruan!"

Hou Yunjiao's voice was slightly heavy.

His heavy breathing was clearly audible in the room.

"Mmm..."

Qin Ruan softly responded.

She held onto Hou Yunjiao's hand and didn't let go.

In fact, her grip wasn't strong, and Hou Yunjiao could easily break free if he wanted to.

Hou Yunjiao gazed at Qin Ruan with a deep gaze, and soon he made a move.

As Qin Ruan's heart started to beat fast, Huo Yunjiao knelt by the edge of the bed and leaned towards Qin Ruan.

"Little Girl, are you too confident in your husband?"

Hou Yunjiao rarely referred to himself as Qin Ruan's husband in front of her.

Every time he used that term, he treated Qin Ruan as a woman, his wife.

Sensing the approaching danger, Qin Ruan slowly released the man's hand.

However, Hou Yunjiao clenched Qin Ruan's wrist in return.

He leaned close to Qin Ruan's ear, and in a deep and coarse tone, he said slowly, "Little Girl, you should know that even a well-dressed man can turn into a beast at certain times, worse than a wild animal. Don't ever invite me like that again, or you will regret it."

The last sentence was emphasized.

After Hou Yunjiao finished speaking, he let go of Qin Ruan's hand.

He quickly got up and distanced himself from her.

In the end, unable to resist, he reached out and touched Qin Ruan's cheek.

Qin Ruan, who regained her freedom, moved her body backward.

She slightly bent her legs, trying to gather strength and lean against the headboard.

Suddenly, Hou Yunjiao's muffled voice sounded.

Qin Ruan stopped retreating and looked for support.

She heard Hou Yunjiao's voice, seemingly in pain and mixed with something else.

Hou Yunjiao took a deep breath in the darkness and said in a distressed manner, "Little Girl, I will die at your hands sooner or later."

Qin Ruan understood what he meant.

The sensation from earlier was still clear, and she didn't mean it.

She swallowed nervously and asked cautiously, "Third Young Master, are you okay?"

Hou Yunjiao bent down and searched for Qin Ruan's lips in the darkness.

After a moment of seeking, he took it for himself.

As if venting his frustration, he gently bit her.

Qin Ruan didn't refuse, and her heart was somewhat in a panic.

Just when she thought something would happen, Hou Yunjiao withdrew.

He threatened Qin Ruan, "Ruan Ruan, wait and see. Sooner or later, one day, I will deal with you!"

The repetition of "sooner or later" showed how resolute he was in dealing with Qin Ruan.

After delivering his threat, Hou Yunjiao got up and left, his footsteps lacking the previous composure and elegance.

Fortunately, in the dimly lit room, no one would notice.

Qin Ruan, lying on the bed, felt her heart soften.

Indeed, Third Young Master had the capital to make a woman fall deeply.

She felt his respect for her and his careful protection.

Qin Ruan touched her flushed face, unable to erase the smile on her face.

To encounter such a powerful man like Third Young Master, who treated her not only as precious but also with heartfelt care, was her good fortune.

Qin Ruan held the blanket tightly in her arms, and the curve of her lips, which couldn't be controlled, widened.

The previous nervousness, uneasiness, and panic that arose from her subtle invitation to Hou Yunjiao all disappeared.

After experiencing significant ups and downs, exhaustion surged.

Qin Ruan slowly closed her eyes.

Half an hour later.

Hou Yunjiao, filled with moisture, opened the door to the bathroom and walked out.

His hair was half-dried, and he wore a bathrobe as he walked elegantly toward the bed.

With Qin Ruan's unintentional comfort and discussion with Princess Wu, the restlessness deep in his heart gradually calmed down.

Qin Ruan's even and slow breathing indicated that she had fallen into a deep sleep.

Hou Yunjiao sat by the bed and adjusted the brightness of the sleep light in the room.

He turned his head, his deep and captivating eyes shining, as he looked at Qin Ruan sleeping soundly.

A soft laughter echoed in the room.

This little girl was sleeping so soundly this time, without the previous uneasiness.

Hou Yunjiao also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

His body, after taking the medicine, gradually felt tired.

This exhaustion was not the result of restraining himself from being attracted to Qin Ruan's aura but rather the aftermath of his illness and medication.

Hou Yunjiao was well aware that his body would become weak and unable to withstand the wind for a period of time.

Was all this trouble worth it?

He hadn't considered this question; once he did something, he never regretted it.

Dimming the lights in the room again, Hou Yunjiao lay down next to Qin Ruan, holding her in his arms.

This time, he had no impulse.

In the bathroom earlier, he had also wondered why he had lost control tonight.

In their daily interactions, he had always exercised restraint with Qin Ruan.

This vibrant and youthful woman, bearing his mark, constantly appeared before him. He wasn't a saint either.

He refrained from touching Qin Ruan only because of her physical discomfort.

Tonight, the onset of his illness, the temporary clarity and restraint after taking medication, collided together.

Fortunately, he hadn't harmed Qin Ruan in the end.

Hou held Qin Ruan in his arms and closed his eyes.

The two of them embraced each other, like the most intimate lovers in this world, inseparable.

...

Nangong Residence

2 a.m.

Wu Daozhang, through the memories of Liu Zi, learned about Nangong's trusted men's rescue plan.

At the appointed time, he went straight to the second floor and released the soul-calming incense.

The Hou Family's secret guards stationed in the corridor all collapsed within a few minutes.

Liu Zi stepped forward and slowly made his way to Nangong Yunlong's room.

He pushed open the door and saw Nangong Yunlong sitting inside.

The other party remained calm and composed. When he saw Liu Zi, a triumphant expression of having everything under control appeared on his face.

"Liu Zi, have all the people outside fallen?" Nangong Yunlong asked.

Liu Zi entered the room but didn't answer Nangong Yunlong's question.

He casually closed the door, his face gloomy, and his gaze coldly fixed on the other person.

Nangong Yunlong sensed something was wrong. "Liu Zi?"

Liu Zi sneered, "Mr. Nangong, my master is Xu Zhenren, and I am his senior disciple. Do you remember me?"

Nangong Yunlong's face changed drastically, and a trace of panic appeared in his eyes. "Your surname is Wu?"

He knew that Xu Zhenren had a senior disciple, and Xu Zhenren came to the capital because of the incident involving his senior disciple.

Liu Zi laughed, "It seems you remember me. I am my master's proudest disciple, known as Wu Daozhang."

He sat down opposite Nangong Yunlong with an air of superiority, as if ready for a long conversation.

However, Nangong Yunlong couldn't sit still.

He stood up, a look of urgency on his face. "We can talk about it later. Let's leave here first."

Wu Daozhang shook his head. "Without figuring some things out, you won't be able to leave."

Nangong Yunlong stood before him, his fists clenched tightly.

He knew that Xu Zhenren's senior disciple was already dead.

The person in front of him, Liu Zi, was the most loyal confidant to him and his son.

If one day they ordered Liu Zi to die, he would willingly sacrifice himself without hesitation.

At present, he claimed to be Wu Daozhang, and most likely it was true.

Nangong Yunlong asked in a deep voice, "What do you want to know?"

Wu Daozhang sneered and coldly asked, "Why did you kill my master?"

Since the other party had already come to him, Nangong Yunlong was certain that Wu Daozhang had some understanding of the situation.

His gaze flickered slightly as he said in a low voice, "The Yin-Yang Sect abandoned him. He offended the Hou Family, and the Yin-Yang Sect destroyed his life token."

Wu Daozhang laughed. "Ha! Do you think I believe your nonsense? Someone has told me that it was your Nangong family who betrayed us! You schemed against my master behind the scenes!"

Nangong Yunlong felt panicked, but his face remained calm. "Everyone acts for their own sake. Since your master is already dead, and now that you're under my control, if you help me leave this place, I guarantee you an endless wealth in the future."

He hoped to stabilize this ghost and preferably use him to escape from here.

"Spit! I don't care about that crap!"

Wu Daozhang was furious. "I crawled up from the 18th level of hell just to be able to return to life! You killed my master and made me continue as a wandering ghost. This debt will be settled by your Nangong family!"

Chapter 560: Madam is too fragile and needs careful care

Qin Ruan descended the stairs and saw Hou Qiang and Lin Hao sitting in the hall.

She tugged at her casual home attire and asked softly, "Why aren't you resting?"

Hou Qiang stood up and respectfully lowered his head, "Madam, Third Young Master returned overnight and may not be feeling well. We will rest later."

Qin Ruan's eyes flickered slightly. "Why did Third Young Master suddenly come back?"

Hou Qiang shook his head, indicating that he wasn't sure.

His gaze, however, was fixed on Lin Hao standing beside him.

Qin Ruan followed his line of sight and stared at Lin Hao.

The latter lowered his head and answered truthfully, "Third Young Master called and found out that Madam hadn't eaten dinner. He asked the kitchen to prepare a fresh meal and said he would return as soon as possible."

"Just for this little matter, you bothered Third Young Master?" Qin Ruan frowned, her expression not very pleasant.

She did have some minor emotions about Third Young Master leaving, but she wouldn't make a fuss about it.

Clearly feeling unwell himself, he still cared about her dinner and rushed back overnight.

Lin Hao just answered truthfully. He knew that Qin Ruan was showing her concern for Third Young Master and venting her anger on him.

The corner of his lowered lips curled up, and he whispered, "Madam kept calling for Third Young Master in her sleep, as if she were possessed by something."

Qin Ruan blinked, showing a surprised expression. "Did that happen?"

Lin Hao didn't seem like he was lying.

She didn't want to admit to this matter.

Lin Hao nodded, "The servant was afraid that you would be hungry if you didn't have dinner, so I went upstairs to check and heard you calling for Third Young Master."

"Cough, cough..." Qin Ruan coughed twice and didn't continue the topic, turning around to walk towards the dining room.

If someone didn't know, they would think she had deep feelings for Hou Yunjiao.

Due to Lin Hao's misleading, Qin Ruan thought that Third Young Master rushed back at night because she hadn't eaten dinner and called his name in her sleep.

How could she know that it was clearly Lin Hao's doing?

After Qin Ruan entered the dining room, Hou Qiang stared at Lin Hao with a complex expression.

When Lin Hao felt uncomfortable being watched, Hou Qiang slowly raised his thumb.

It had to be said that Lin Hao's move was quite clever.

The servants had already placed the food on the dining table when they saw Qin Ruan coming downstairs.

It was already midnight.

The table was filled with easily digestible dishes.

Of course, the daily medicinal soups cooked by the servants for Qin Ruan were indispensable.

Seeing the exquisite food, Qin Ruan's appetite was aroused.

But this meal didn't taste quite right to her.

Third Young Master rushed back late at night just because she hadn't eaten dinner and called his name in her dream.

This behavior touched her deeply.

At the same time, she also remembered that in the bedroom upstairs, after she woke up, Third Young Master told her that she had been sleep talking.

In her dream, it was all about her past life in Wanbao Mountain, and Hou Yunjiao talking to himself when he came to pay his respects to her.

She shouldn't say anything she shouldn't say, right?

The more Qin Ruan thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt, afraid of revealing something.

She quickly finished eating, got up and left the dining room, hastily going upstairs.

...

Upstairs

Hou Yunjiao estimated that it would take at least half an hour for Qin Ruan to finish eating downstairs.

His slender fingers unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his well-proportioned and strong chest.

After a while, on the luxurious carpeted floor, a top-tier brand belt fell.

Hou Yunjiao untied the restraints on his body.

Relieving and relaxing certain structural elements of himself.

It was as if he had returned to the day he first met Qin Ruan at the Imperial Palace Hotel.

At that time, when he met Qin Ruan, he was faintly ill, weak all over, his heart stopped, and his eyesight became blurry.

But he was deeply attracted by the fatal allure emanating from Qin Ruan.

His body, mind, and soul couldn't restrain the desire to get close to her.

Even though he couldn't clearly see Qin Ruan's face, he was still attracted by a certain aura emanating from her.

She was like an addictive temptation, making it impossible for him to resist.

There seemed to be a certain magnetic field between them, silently attracting each other.

Huo Yunjiao lazily leaned against the bedside.

He didn't make any moves and didn't intend to resolve anything.

He adjusted his breathing evenly, intending to suppress the sudden restlessness with his proud self-control.

However, the idea was beautiful, but reality was stark.

The bedroom door was opened by someone from outside.

Qin Ruan entered the room and clearly saw the disheveled appearance of Hou Yunjiao

He was covered by a blanket, but it wasn't tightly wrapped, faintly revealing a capital that made people's hearts race.

What shocked Qin Ruan the most was the desire and emotion on Hou Yunjiao's face.

Every part of his body was so perfect, outlining graceful contours.

Qin Ruan couldn't ignore it at all; she visually felt the impact.

When Third Master saw Qin Ruan rushing into the room, his blurred eyes quickly regained their sanity.

His strong will reminded him not to harm Qin Ruan.

He casually pulled the blanket, covering certain areas that were uncomfortable to be seen by the opposite sex.

Hou Yunjiao's expression was cold, and his tone was calm as he asked Qin Ruan, "Finished eating?"

His voice was still gentle, filled with indulgence.

Qin Ruan could sense a slight tremor in his voice.

"Um." She nodded blankly.

In her eyes, Hou Yunjiao was an ethereal and extraordinary noble son who was beyond worldly affairs.

She had never seen him like this before.

He had the normal emotions and desires of an ordinary person.

The charm exuding from his whole body was a pure masculine sensuality.

Qin Ruan felt a bit dizzy, as if her heartstrings were being plucked.

Because of the scenes that Hou Yunjiao had vaguely revealed before, there was some stirring in her heart.

The room fell into a quiet, yet awkward, silence.

The perfect curve formed by the corner of Hou Yunjiao's lips was flawless.

He gestured to Qin Ruan, "Don't just stand there like a fool."

Qin Ruan's heartbeat accelerated, and she closed the door, taking hesitant steps towards the edge of the bed.

For some reason, as she got closer to Third Master, her heartbeat became clearer.

She walked to the other side and lifted the blanket to lie down near the edge.

This action was a deliberate attempt to keep a distance from Third Master on the other side.

Hou Yunjiao saw everything.

In order to make Qin Ruan feel at ease and ease the impact from earlier, he dimmed the sleep lamp in the room.

He lifted the blanket and got up from the bed.

"Third Young Master, where are you going?"

A small hand, soft and slightly cool, grabbed his.

Hou Yunjiao turned back and looked at Qin Ruan, who had already moved to the center of the bed.

Her figure and facial contours were only vaguely visible under the dim light of the sleep lamp.

Huo Yunjiao took a deep breath and spoke softly, "To the bathroom, Ruan Ruan, be a good girl, let go."

If she didn't let go soon, he was afraid he would make a mistake.

As a human being, he also had emotions and desires, and Hou Yunjiao was no exception.

However, his rationality outweighed his emotions.

The mistakes they made when they first met Qin Ruan couldn't continue.

What was most important to him was that he didn't want Qin Ruan to endure too much hardship.

She was still in the pregnancy period, and her belly was larger than that of an ordinary pregnant woman.

If anything were to happen, while he might find solace in it, Qin Ruan would have to suffer.

In his eyes, the young girl was too fragile and needed careful care.

Qin Ruan didn't let go of his hand. She tilted her head, her eyes adjusting to the dim sleep lamp.

She gazed at the man standing by the bed, with only the rough outlines of his features visible.

"You, do you... want..."

She couldn't continue her words.

But her subtle invitation almost caused the restrained Hou Yunjiao to lose control.

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