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 now, it could lead to another long cold war…
“I didn’t volunteer to send her home, okay? We’re just colleagues; I couldn’t very well refuse her, could I?”
He spoke with a solemn expression, appearing very sincere. He stole a glance at Yu Yihan, trying to decipher her mood.
“You only see her as a colleague? I don’t think she sees it that way. Are you planning to bring us another ‘sister,’ then?”
Yu Yihan’s face flushed slightly, uncertain what she was imagining. Although she no longer felt much aversion toward Xiao Yufan enjoying the company of multiple women, she couldn’t allow him to indulge without restraint.
She firmly believed that what she felt for Xiao Yufan was love. Otherwise, given her own excellence, she wouldn’t have chosen to share love with other women. To her, this might simply be fate…
“Absolutely true! How could I possibly get involved with anyone else? I already have my hands full with you all…”
“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 curved into a slightly defiant arc. Though she feigned annoyance, the rosy hue on her face betrayed her true feelings.
“Who says I’m not responsible? Some things just can’t be avoided. Uncle Yu entrusted you to me—if I weren’t responsible, he’d chase me to the ends of the earth!”
Shrugging helplessly, Xiao Yufan exhaled deeply. As long as this girl didn’t press the matter further, it was already a relief. Perhaps this was exactly what Yu Yihan was thinking too—choosing to let things be.
“Although Jiayao has temporarily left, you’d better not flirt around. If we find out, hmm…”
The stern expression on Yu Yihan’s face vanished in an instant. Xiao Yufan noticed that since his return, this girl had smiled a lot more.
“You don’t really doubt me, do you? I’m not a bad guy, am I?”
His eyes fixed on Yu Yihan’s slim figure, a trace of greed flickering in his gaze. An intense desire surged within him—a desire to completely possess her.
His Adam’s apple moved slightly. Xiao Yufan found it hard to imagine how he had managed to stay so restrained while living under the same roof with her for so long. Any normal man would find it unbearable.
“Hey, Gege, you’re not thinking of getting ‘intimate’ 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. He realized his expression had been inappropriate, and Yu Yihan’s face was now flushed.
“You naughty girl, what are you talking about? Must you always think about such indecent things? I think it’s you who’s imagining things…”
Yu Yihan was truly at a loss with Qin Menglu. Who knew what was going on in that girl’s mind all day? But one thing was certain—she was obsessed with such topics.
“I haven’t experienced anything yet. Isn’t wanting to natural?”
Her finger lightly tapped her chest, and Qin Menglu looked slightly embarrassed. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s stunned expression, she even deliberately puffed out her chest proudly—though not as full as Qingluan’s, it was still enough to spark imagination.
Xiao Yufan was already somewhat accustomed to Qin Menglu’s erratic thinking, so he wasn’t particularly affected. However, Yu Yihan felt somewhat embarrassed—after all, how could a woman say such things out loud?
“By the way, be careful of 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 resort to underhanded tactics.”
“Do you really think I’d be afraid of his underhanded moves?” Xiao Yufan sensed Yu Yihan’s concern and smiled lightly. So there were such connections within the company—this definitely wasn’t good news for him.
At Xiao Yufan’s retort, Yu Yihan hesitated briefly before smirking slightly.
Apart from Tianxuan, Yu Yihan was perhaps the woman who understood Xiao Yufan best. She clearly knew Xiao Yufan’s strength and the immense influence of the Situ family behind him.
“Why does it feel like you two are having a secret love affair? What could possibly be so shameful?”
Seeing the two exchanging glances, Qin Menglu felt somewhat displeased and blurted out another thoughtless sentence…
“Ouch! Why did you hit me again?” Before Qin Menglu could react, Yu Yihan had already given her a light slap on the head. Rubbing her forehead, Qin Menglu looked hurt.
“Why did I hit you? From now on, think before you speak. We were talking about Qin Lou, and where did your mind go!”
“Oh, you meant that guy. Yufan Gege, you must teach him a lesson. When I first went to the company, he kept staring at me. It was so embarrassing for a girl…”
“Embarrassed? If you hadn’t teased him on your first day, he wouldn’t have paid attention to you.”
Yu Yihan rolled her eyes. She knew exactly what Qin Menglu had done—on her first day at Huishui, she had stirred up chaos in the Finance Department, making Qin Lou’s attention understandable. This girl’s boldness had left a deep impression.
Once again stunned by Qin Menglu, Xiao Yufan realized she was truly a lively presence—always bringing laughter wherever she went. Compared to when he first met her, it felt like she had undergone a complete transformation.
“Don’t worry. Daring to set his eyes on my woman—he’ll definitely pay a price…”
Xiao Yufan declared solemnly. Qin Menglu nodded heavily. Yu Yihan sensed the hidden meaning in his words, her expression turning odd. She didn’t think this sentence was really meant for Qin Menglu.
Sensing Yu Yihan’s fleeting emotional shift, Xiao Yufan wisely kept his mouth shut. Only a fool would explain now. 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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