Stepping out of the house, Xiao Yufan dialed Lin Jiayao’s number. Earlier in the afternoon, Ma Teng had just slipped him a few thousand yuan, and combined with the money he had saved, it was now nearly ten thousand yuan.
“Calling so late—does that mean you’re feeling lonely and missing me?” Lin Jiayao’s sweet voice came through the phone, clearly filled with excitement.
“I’ve raised the ten thousand yuan for you. Are you free tonight? I can bring it over right away!” Xiao Yufan knew that Lin Jiayao was unwell and wanted to avoid tiring her out, so he didn’t ask her to come out.
“Of course I’m free! Come over now!” Upon hearing that Xiao Yufan was coming, Lin Jiayao was instantly wide awake. Since they had last parted a month ago, they hadn’t seen each other at all. Yet she realized that she had somehow fallen for this slightly rebellious man.
After hanging up, Xiao Yufan headed straight to the nearest ATM, withdrew all his savings, and counted it together with the money from Ma Teng. It totaled about ten thousand one hundred yuan. However, Jiayao was ill and needed to recover—how could she manage without money?
Soon, he took a taxi to the neighborhood where Lin Jiayao lived. Xiao Yufan knew Jiayao had once lived quite comfortably, but since her family disapproved of her choice to enter the entertainment industry, they had cut off all financial support, leaving her in a rather difficult situation.
Arriving at Lin Jiayao’s residence, Xiao Yufan knocked on the door, thinking about how he would face this woman with whom he had once shared an intimate moment.
“The door’s unlocked… just come in!” Her melodious voice came from inside. Xiao Yufan pushed the door open and placed the nourishing supplements he had bought for her down.
“You got here pretty fast! Did you miss me?” Lin Jiayao approached, lazily linking her arm with Xiao Yufan’s and leaning her body gently against his. Somehow, she found herself becoming increasingly reliant on this man.
Xiao Yufan stiffened slightly, his gaze wavering. Lin Jiayao was wearing only a pink nightgown, and the dark outlines beneath it were clearly visible under the light.
It must be said that Lin Jiayao had a perfect figure—her curves were flawless, especially under the circumstances of wearing just a nightgown, enough to instantly captivate any man.
His eyes lingered briefly on the alluring curve before him, and Xiao Yufan swallowed hard. Although they had shared something before, it had been under the influence of alcohol—he had never really taken the time to look.
“Pervert, are you still staring…” A soft, teasing voice interrupted Xiao Yufan’s thoughts. Slowly lifting his gaze, he met Lin Jiayao’s blushing face.
Gazing at the stunning woman before him—her fair complexion, delicate features—Xiao Yufan felt a surge of heat rising from within. He was, after all, a normal man, and how could he remain unaffected by such an enticing temptation?
“Here’s the ten thousand one hundred yuan. Take good care of yourself and eat well these days while you recover!” Feeling his body reacting strongly, Xiao Yufan couldn’t bear to stay any longer, or he feared he wouldn’t be able to control what might happen next.
“I’ll definitely pay you back. Just the fact that you’re willing to help me means a lot!” Hearing the concern in his voice, Lin Jiayao felt warmth in her heart. Although Xiao Yufan appeared so wild and unrestrained, his heart was warm, which was exactly why she had fallen for him despite his having nothing.
“I just don’t want to see a girl suffer. You’re alone and it’s not easy for you. You come from a wealthy family—you could’ve lived comfortably as a rich girl your whole life. Why put yourself through all this?”
“Because I want to! Being a movie star has always been my dream. I believe that as long as I keep going, I’ll eventually succeed! Besides, once I get this performance guarantee fee, I can finally start my acting career!”
Lin Jiayao leaned fully against Xiao Yufan, giving him no chance to escape. Settling into a more comfortable position, she pulled him directly onto the sofa.
“A dream?” Xiao Yufan gave a bitter smile. He had long since given up on such intangible things. He preferred to stay grounded—earn some money and return to his hometown for a peaceful life. Time had worn down his sharp edges, and he had grown accustomed to his idle lifestyle because he knew no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t escape his current reality. That was just life—no one else to blame.
Seeing the deepening bitterness on Xiao Yufan’s lips, Lin Jiayao didn’t say anything further. She understood his situation well. Although he had graduated from university with a degree in computer programming, his career in Beijing hadn’t turned out as expected. And hadn’t she herself faced the same struggles? In this city, the two of them were like drifting boats, gradually losing their way.
“Stay tonight…” As they sat close together, Xiao Yufan realized he didn’t actually dislike Lin Jiayao. When he heard her whisper those words, his body reacted once again, betraying his self-control.
Looking down at her delicate face, Xiao Yufan leaned in and kissed her. With such softness and warmth in his arms, he wasn’t a saint—how could he not respond to such a moment? As their kiss deepened, their bodies quickly ignited once more…
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