Chapter 199: Sacrificing One for the Other

For men, women are masterpieces bestowed by heaven. Although Xiao Yufan never claimed to be a sage, he still understood the meaning of cherishing beauty…

After their passionate encounter, Xiao Yufan quietly gazed at the woman beside him, a faint, serene smile tugging at his lips. With her softness and warmth so near, a sense of tenderness welled up inside him.

As if sensing his gaze, Qin Menglu stirred slightly, a wince crossing her delicate features as pain rippled through her body. Her brows furrowed slightly—her innocence had been lost, and the discomfort was unavoidable.

“Still sore?” Xiao Yufan asked knowingly, though his tone betrayed his concern. Though Qin Menglu often appeared carefree, Xiao Yufan understood that those who seemed the strongest often had the most fragile hearts, needing gentle care and affection.

“Just a little… I’m fine,” she replied, shaking her head insistently. She draped her delicate arm over his shoulder, her lips curving into an alluring smile as she whispered her response, her breath soft and fragrant.

“You’re not going to the office for the next couple of days. Rest at home. I don’t want our little miss showing up at the company like this…”

His finger gently traced over her delicate nose, his eyes softening as their gazes met. He noticed the slight evasion in her eyes, a hint of vulnerability.

Nodding obediently, her softness gently brushing against him, their emotions began to rise once more…

Xiao Yufan’s life had become peaceful. The company was in a stable phase of growth, free from major disruptions. Its finances and leadership were more than capable of steering it through any rough patches.

The other two sports cars were delivered three days later, and Xiao Yufan found himself reluctantly becoming the test driver. Otherwise, he couldn’t be sure whether these three girls might end up causing chaos worse than tearing the sky apart…

Outside the villa, in a secluded mansion, Xiao Yufan basked lazily in the afternoon sun. The simplicity of this life was appealing—mundane perhaps, but deeply satisfying. At least, this was the kind of life he had once dreamed of.

Just as he was drifting into a comfortable doze, the phone rang beside him…

“You still answer the phone? Why have you been ignoring me these past few days? Did I offend the young master of the Situ family, or are you just not happy to see me?”

Before Xiao Yufan could even speak, a barrage of questions came flying at him. He finally snapped out of his drowsy state, though he had no idea why Qing Luan was so angry.

“Miss, when have I ignored you? Do you want me to revolve around you all day?” Xiao Yufan replied, feeling a headache coming on. He had no idea what she was thinking lately. But as he reflected on the past few days, he realized their relationship had become somewhat distant.

“Who said I wanted you to revolve around me? But you can’t neglect me either. I saw how close you’ve been with Vice President Yu…”

He fell silent. Women’s logic was truly hard to understand. Everyone knew about the closeness between Yu Yihan and Xiao Yufan, but surely Qing Luan wasn’t that clueless? Her words made him sound biased.

“Well, she lives with me every day. If you can do the same, maybe I won’t seem so biased…”

He chuckled dryly, a teasing tone creeping into his voice. If his expression had been visible to the girls, they would have surely responded with plenty of eye-rolls.

“What? You’re living together?” Qing Luan clearly didn’t believe him at first. But as she thought about their close relationship, a wave of disappointment washed over her—though it quickly faded.

“Living together?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched slightly, his eyes warming with amusement. If simply living under the same roof counted as cohabitation, then he and Yu Yihan truly shared an unbreakable bond.

For men, women are the masterpieces bestowed by the heavens. Although Xiao Yufan does not consider himself a saint, he still understands the concept of cherishing beauty…

After a passionate encounter, Xiao Yufan quietly gazed at the delicate figure beside him, a faint smile playing on his lips. With the warmth of her soft, fragrant body next to him, a sense of tenderness welled up in his heart.

As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s gaze, Qin Menglu’s delicate body shifted slightly, causing a twinge of pain that made her brows furrow. Having just experienced intimacy for the first time, it was only natural for her to feel some discomfort…

“Does it still hurt?” Xiao Yufan asked knowingly, though he was genuinely concerned for her. Despite Qin Menglu’s seemingly carefree demeanor, Xiao Yufan knew that such people often harbored fragile hearts that required gentle care.

“Just a little… I’m fine,” Qin Menglu shook her head vigorously, resting her jade-like wrist on Xiao Yufan’s shoulder. Her thin lips curled into an alluring smile as she responded softly, her breath as fragrant as orchids.

“Take a couple of days off from work and rest at home. I don’t want our young lady to show up at the company in this state…” Xiao Yufan’s fingers gently brushed over her delicate nose, his eyes softening as they met hers. He noticed a flicker of evasion in her gaze.

Qin Menglu nodded obediently, her softness gently pressing against Xiao Yufan’s body. The emotions between them continued to rise…

Xiao Yufan’s life was relatively peaceful. Brilliant Enterprises was in a stable phase of development, free from significant external pressures. The company’s financial resources and leadership team were more than capable of steering it out of any downturn.

The two sports cars arrived three days later, and Xiao Yufan found himself reluctantly playing the role of a coach. He wasn’t sure if these three women would end up causing chaos otherwise…

Outside the villa, in a private garden, Xiao Yufan quietly basked in the afternoon sun. Though such days were ordinary, they were also deeply fulfilling. At least, this was the kind of life he had once imagined for himself.

Just as he was drifting off into a comfortable nap, the ringing of his phone jolted him awake…

“You finally decided to answer your phone! Why have you been ignoring me these past few days? Did I somehow offend the young master of the Situ family, or do you just not want to see me?”

Before Xiao Yufan could even speak, a barrage of words hit him like a cannonball. It took him a moment to snap out of his daze, though he couldn’t quite understand why Qingluan was so upset.

“My lady, I haven’t been ignoring you. Do you expect me to follow you around all day?” Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on, unsure of what Qingluan was thinking. But reflecting on recent events, he realized that their relationship hadn’t been as close as before.

“I’m not asking you to follow me around… But you shouldn’t neglect me either. I’ve noticed you’ve been quite cozy with Vice President Yu…”

Xiao Yufan was momentarily speechless. Women’s logic was truly baffling. While many were aware of his relationship with Yu Yihan, Qingluan couldn’t possibly be oblivious. Her words made it seem as though he was playing favorites.

“Vice President Yu lives with me every day. If you could do the same, I might consider not neglecting you…” Xiao Yufan chuckled, his tone teasing. If the women saw the mischievous look on his face, they would undoubtedly roll their eyes.

“What? You’re living together?” Qingluan clearly didn’t believe him, but the thought of their close relationship left her feeling a pang of disappointment, though it quickly faded.

“Living together?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched, a warm smile spreading across his face. If sharing a space counted as cohabitation, then he and Yu Yihan indeed had an unbreakable bond.

“Hmph, you’re such a pervert, a scoundrel, shameless…” Qingluan vented her frustration without hesitation, but her tone suddenly softened. “My brother asked me to invite you out. Do you have time?”

“Your brother… wants to see me?” Xiao Yufan’s mind was a whirlwind, but he heard Qingluan’s words clearly. He wondered what her brother could possibly want from him.

“Why? Are you busy?” Misinterpreting his hesitation, Qingluan’s voice was tinged with disappointment. Though she didn’t know why her brother wanted to meet Xiao Yufan, seeing him would be a welcome opportunity.

“Of course, I have time. Is this like a pre-screening? Should I dress up to impress your brother?” Xiao Yufan joked.

“Stop it! My brother probably has something important to discuss. You’ll find out when you meet him!” Qingluan chided, though her excitement was palpable. Yet, the thought of what might transpire between them stirred a complex emotion within her.

“Just tell me the time and place, and I’ll be there on time…” Xiao Yufan replied without overthinking it.

“Eight o’clock tonight at Boya Pavilion. Don’t be late!” Xiao Yufan could almost picture Qingluan’s expression. How could he not be captivated by such a stunning and enchanting beauty? But being captivated was one thing—what could he actually do?

After hanging up, Xiao Yufan noticed Tianxuan had appeared beside him. Placing his hand on her delicate, almost boneless body, he pulled her close.

“Why aren’t you out there having fun with them?” Xiao Yufan asked, gently wiping the sweat from Tianxuan’s nose.

Since leaving the Tianzu, Tianxuan’s true nature had fully emerged. Perhaps it was due to their year of constant companionship, but Xiao Yufan understood her well. Beneath her icy exterior lay a passionate heart, though that passion was reserved only for those closest to her.

“Are you mad at me, Brother Fan?” Tianxuan’s gaze wavered as she looked at the faint smile on Xiao Yufan’s lips.

“Why would I be mad?”

“I… told Sister Yihan everything without your permission.”

“I would have told her eventually. It’s better that you did it instead of me…” Xiao Yufan smiled, not particularly bothered. Letting Yu Yihan know about the past might not be such a bad thing.

“By the way, I forgot to mention something. The Tianzu has arrived in Beijing…”

Without thinking, Qing Luan vented her frustration. But before Xiao Yufan could react, her tone suddenly softened. “My brother wants to meet you. Do you have time?”

“My brother… wants to see me?” His mind swirled with confusion, but he clearly heard her words. He couldn’t help but wonder what her brother could possibly want.

“You don’t have time?” Misreading his hesitation, Qing Luan’s voice dropped, disappointment evident. Though she didn’t know why her brother had summoned Xiao Yufan, the thought of seeing him again brought her quiet joy. Yet, the idea of their meeting also stirred an indescribable emotion within her.

“Of course I have time. Is this like a pre-meeting inspection? Should I dress up nicely to pass your brother’s test?”

“Ugh, nonsense! My brother has other things to discuss. You’ll understand when you come!”

With a coy protest, Qing Luan sounded both shy and excited. Xiao Yufan could easily picture her expression. How could he not be moved by this beautiful, enchanting woman? Yet, no matter how his heart stirred, what could he really do…

“Tell me the time and place. I’ll be there on time.”

He didn’t dwell on it, simply shaking his head as he replied.

“Eight o’clock tonight, at Boyaxuan. Don’t be late!”

Xiao Yufan could already imagine Qing Luan’s expression at that moment. How could he not be moved by such a beauty, both stunning and seductive? Yet, no matter how his heart stirred, what could he really do…

After hanging up, Xiao Yufan noticed Tian Xuan standing beside him. Placing his hand on her delicate, supple body, he pulled her close.

“Why aren’t you playing with them anymore?” He gently wiped the sweat from her nose as he asked with a smile.

Since leaving the Tian Group, Tian Xuan’s true nature had fully emerged. Perhaps it was the year of constant companionship, but Xiao Yufan had come to understand her well. Beneath her icy exterior beat a passionate heart—though that warmth was reserved only for those closest to her…

“Wouldn’t you be angry, Boss Xiao?” Tian Xuan’s gaze wavered slightly under his gentle smile.

“Why would I be angry?”

“I… I told Sister Yihan everything without asking you first.”

“I was going to tell her eventually. It’s better coming from you than from me…”

Xiao Yufan smiled, not overly concerned. Letting Yu Yihan know about the past might not be a bad thing after all.

“Oh, I almost forgot to tell you—people from the Tian Group have already arrived in Beijing…