Whether it was Yu Yihan or Qin Menglu, neither had truly taken that crucial step forward with Xiao Yufan. Therefore, sometimes they were more sensitive than Lin Jiayao.
Xiao Yufan sat on the sofa, barely daring to breathe loudly. If he upset Yu Yihan, it might lead to another prolonged cold war…
“I didn’t volunteer to send her home, okay? We’re just colleagues at the same company; how could I possibly refuse her?”
He spoke with solemn sincerity, appearing very earnest. Glancing secretly at Yu Yihan, Xiao Yufan was trying to figure out what she was thinking.
“You only see her as a colleague? I don’t think she sees it that way. Are you planning to bring us another sister, huh?”
Yu Yihan’s face flushed slightly, seemingly lost in thought. Though she no longer strongly disliked Xiao Yufan’s fortunate situation of having multiple relationships, she couldn’t allow him to keep expanding his romantic circle without restraint.
She firmly believed that what she felt for Xiao Yufan was love. Otherwise, given her excellence, she wouldn’t have agreed to share the same love with other women. To her, this might just be what they called fate…
“Absolutely true! How could I possibly flirt with other women? I already have my hands full with you girls…”
“You’re saying we’re difficult to deal with? If you really mind, you don’t have to pay attention to us! It’s not like you’re forced to take responsibility!”
As if her tail had been stepped on, Yu Yihan’s lips curled into a slightly haughty arc. Though she feigned annoyance, the rosy glow on her face betrayed her true feelings.
“Who says I’m not destined for hardship? Some things just can’t be escaped. Your dad entrusted you to me, and if I weren’t responsible, he’d chase me to the ends of the earth!”
Shrugging helplessly, Xiao Yufan let out a long sigh. As long as this girl didn’t dig deeper, it was already a blessing. Sometimes ignorance was bliss; perhaps that was also what Yu Yihan was thinking…
“Although Jiayao has temporarily left, you’d better not flirt around. If we find out, hmm…”
The serious expression on Yu Yihan’s face vanished in an instant. Xiao Yufan noticed that since his return, this girl had been smiling a lot more.
“Could it be that you still don’t trust me? I’m at least somewhat of a decent guy, right?”
His eyes fixed on Yu Yihan’s slim, tight figure, Xiao Yufan’s eyes gleamed with a hint of greed. An intense desire welled up in his heart—a desire to completely possess her.
Swallowing hard, Xiao Yufan found it hard to imagine that he had managed to stay so long under the same roof with Yu Yihan without losing control. Any normal man would find such a situation unbearable.
“Hey, Brother Fan, you’re not planning to do *that* with my cousin here, are you?”
Just as Xiao Yufan’s gaze grew increasingly hazy, Qin Menglu’s voice came inappropriately, snapping him back to reality. Xiao Yufan suddenly realized how inappropriate his behavior had been, and Yu Yihan’s face was already flushed red.
“Brat! What are you talking about? Don’t fill your head with dirty thoughts. If anyone’s thinking about that, it’s probably you…”
Yu Yihan was truly at a loss for words with this girl. Who knew what was going on in her mind all day? But one thing was certain—Qin Menglu had a particular fascination with such matters.
“I’ve just never experienced it before. Wanting to is only natural, right?”
Gently tapping her chest with her delicate finger, Qin Menglu looked somewhat shy. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s completely flabbergasted expression, she deliberately puffed out her ample chest. Though not as generous as Qingluan’s, it was certainly enough to stir the imagination.
Xiao Yufan had more or less gotten used to Qin Menglu’s unpredictable thoughts, so he didn’t feel much. Yu Yihan, however, felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, how could a woman say things like that out loud?
“By the way, watch out for Qin Lou. Although he’s only the head of the Finance Department, his uncle is a senior figure in the company. Even if he can’t do anything directly to you, he might try some underhanded tricks!”
“Do you really think I’m afraid of his underhanded moves?” Xiao Yufan could hear the concern in Yu Yihan’s voice. A gentle smile curled his lips. It seemed there were still such nepotistic relationships within the company—definitely not good news for Xiao Yufan.
Hearing Xiao Yufan’s counter-question, Yu Yihan hesitated for a moment, then pouted slightly…
Apart from Tianxuan, Yu Yihan was probably the woman closest to Xiao Yufan who understood him best. She clearly knew Xiao Yufan’s strength and the enormous influence of the Situ family behind him.
“Why does it feel like you two are having a secret love affair? What could you possibly be hiding?”
Seeing the two exchanging glances, Qin Menglu felt somewhat displeased and blurted out another thoughtless sentence…
Whether it was Yu Yihan or Qin Menglu, neither had ever taken that most crucial step with Xiao Yufan, which sometimes made them even more sensitive than Lin Jiamiao.
Xiao Yufan sat on the sofa, not daring to breathe too loudly. If he angered Yu Yihan, it would likely lead to another prolonged cold war…
“I didn’t voluntarily take her back. She’s a colleague from the same company, and I couldn’t just refuse her, could I?”
Speaking with righteous conviction, Xiao Yufan appeared very sincere. He stole a glance at Yu Yihan, trying to gauge her thoughts.
“Do you really just see her as a colleague? I don’t think she feels the same way. Are you planning to bring another sister into our circle?”
Yu Yihan’s face flushed slightly, as if she had thought of something. Although she no longer harbored much resentment toward Xiao Yufan’s polygamous tendencies, she couldn’t let him continue unchecked.
She firmly believed that what she felt for Xiao Yufan was love. Otherwise, given her own excellence, she would never have shared love with another woman. For her, this might be what they called fate…
“Absolutely true. How could I possibly get involved with another woman? I’m already overwhelmed with the few of you…”
“Are you saying we’re difficult to handle? If you’re bothered, you don’t have to take responsibility for us. No one’s forcing you!”
As if her tail had been stepped on, Yu Yihan’s lips curled into a proud arc. Though she seemed to be scolding him, the blush on her face betrayed her true feelings.
“Who made me so unlucky? Some things are just unavoidable. Your father entrusted you to me, and if I didn’t take responsibility, wouldn’t he chase me to the ends of the earth?”
With an innocent shrug, Xiao Yufan let out a long sigh of relief. As long as this girl didn’t press the matter, it was a blessing. Sometimes, feigning ignorance might be what Yu Yihan wanted too…
“Even though Jiamiao has temporarily left, you’d better not go around flirting. If we find out, hmph…”
Yu Yihan’s serious expression vanished in an instant. Xiao Yufan noticed that since his return, the girl’s smiles had become much more frequent.
“Don’t you trust me? I’m a good man, after all…”
His eyes fixed on Yu Yihan’s slender figure, a hint of greed flickered in Xiao Yufan’s gaze. An inexplicable desire surged within him—a desire to possess her completely.
His Adam’s apple bobbed as Xiao Yufan found it hard to believe that he had lived under the same roof with Yu Yihan for so long without acting on his impulses. Any normal man would have found such restraint unbearable.
“Hey, Fan, you’re not thinking of doing something with my cousin here, are you?”
Just as Xiao Yufan’s gaze grew more distant, Qin Menglu’s voice interrupted at the most inopportune moment. Xiao Yufan realized he had been acting inappropriately, and Yu Yihan’s face was now flushed with embarrassment.
“Dead girl, what are you talking about? Don’t fill your head with dirty thoughts. It seems like you’re the one who wants it…”
Yu Yihan was truly at a loss with Qin Menglu. Who knew what went through her mind all day? But one thing was certain—this girl had a particular fondness for such matters.
“I’ve never experienced it before, so wanting it is only natural, right?”
Qin Menglu lightly tapped her chest with her fingers, looking somewhat shy. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s stunned expression, she deliberately straightened her already impressive bust. Though not as grand as Qingluan’s, it was enough to spark imagination.
Xiao Yufan had grown accustomed to Qin Menglu’s erratic thinking, so he wasn’t particularly fazed. Yu Yihan, however, felt a bit embarrassed. After all, how could a woman say such things so openly?
“By the way, you should be careful with that Qin Lou. Although he’s just the head of the finance department, his uncle is a senior figure in the company. Even if he can’t do anything to you directly, he might still pull some strings behind the scenes.”
“Do you think I’m afraid of him playing dirty?”
Xiao Yufan could sense Yu Yihan’s concern. A soft smile played on his lips. So, there were such nepotistic ties within the company. This was definitely not good news for Xiao Yufan…
Hearing Xiao Yufan’s retort, Yu Yihan paused for a moment before pursing her lips.
Aside from Tianxuan, Yu Yihan was perhaps the woman who knew Xiao Yufan best. She was well aware of the power he wielded and the immense influence of the Situ family behind him.
“Why does it feel like you two are having a secret affair? Is there something you’re hiding?”
Qin Menglu, seeing the two exchange meaningful glances, couldn’t help but feel indignant. Without thinking, she blurted out her next words…
“Ouch! Why did you hit me again?”
Before Qin Menglu could react, Yu Yihan had already given her a light smack on the head. Rubbing her forehead in pain, Qin Menglu put on a pitiful expression.
“Why did I hit you? Don’t speak without thinking. We were talking about Qin Lou. Where did your mind wander?”
“Oh, that guy. Fan, you must teach him a lesson. When I first joined the company, he kept staring at me. It made me feel so awkward…”
“You felt awkward? If you hadn’t teased him on your first day, he wouldn’t have paid you any attention…”
Yu Yihan rolled her eyes. She knew exactly what Qin Menglu had done. On her first day at Glory, she had caused chaos in the finance department. No wonder Qin Lou kept an eye on her. This girl’s boldness had clearly left an impression.
Once again, Xiao Yufan was left speechless by Qin Menglu. He realized that this girl was a true gem. With her around, there was never a dull moment. Compared to when he first met her, it felt like a complete transformation…
“Don’t worry. If he dares to set his sights on my woman, I’ll make sure he pays the price…”
Xiao Yufan spoke with determination. Qin Menglu nodded vigorously, while Yu Yihan caught the underlying meaning in his words. Her expression turned slightly odd. She didn’t think Xiao Yufan’s words were meant for Qin Menglu.
Sensing Yu Yihan’s fleeting emotional shift, Xiao Yufan wisely kept his mouth shut. Only a fool would try to explain now. Doing so would only make him seem more guilty. But the thought of Qingluan stirred a storm of emotions within him…
“Why did I hit you? From now on, watch your words. We were talking about Qin Lou, and where did your mind go?”
“Oh, that guy! Brother Fan, you must teach him a lesson. When I first went to the company, he kept staring at me. It made me, a girl, feel so embarrassed…”
“Embarrassed? If you hadn’t played tricks on him on your very first day, he wouldn’t have paid attention to you at all…”
Yu Yihan rolled her eyes. She knew exactly what Qin Menglu had done. On her first day at Huishui, she had turned the Finance Department upside down, so it was no wonder Qin Lou kept watching her. This girl’s boldness had clearly left a deep impression.
Once again stunned by Qin Menglu, Xiao Yufan realized that this girl was simply a treasure—wherever she was, laughter never seemed to be far behind. Compared to the first time he met her, it felt like she had completely transformed…
“Don’t worry. Daring to set his sights on my woman—he’ll definitely pay a price…”
Xiao Yufan declared solemnly. Qin Menglu nodded vigorously. Yu Yihan could sense the hidden meaning in Xiao Yufan’s words, and her expression turned slightly strange. She didn’t think for a second that this declaration was actually meant for Qin Menglu.
Feeling Yu Yihan’s fleeting emotional shift, Xiao Yufan wisely kept his mouth shut. Only a fool would try to explain at a moment like this. Explaining would only make him seem more guilty. Yet, thinking of Qingluan, his heart couldn’t help but surge with emotion…
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