Tang Xiaomin had a fever, so why did Yan Jue appear in her room so brazenly and lock the door?
What had they been doing during this time?
...
Yan Jue looked dismissively at the two people at the door and said lightly, "Is there something you need?"
Wang Na was the first to react, stammering, "This... this is Young Master Yun, he came... to see Xiaomin."
Facing Ye Lingyun, his love rival, who had come to provoke him, Yan Jue wasn't particularly angry.
After all, his girl was truly beautiful, with a bold and fiery personality, and capable too. It was normal for her to be admired by men.
"She just went to take a bath. Go wait downstairs."
Went to take a bath...
This was undoubtedly another heavy blow to Ye Lingyun.
He had defied his parents' wishes and come here on his own, only to witness this scene.
Ye Lingyun couldn't remember how he got to the first floor.
He heard his heart break.
That affection was also shattered into pieces. He sat on the sofa, head bowed, doubting a life he had never doubted before.
Tang Xiaomin sweated profusely, her pajamas soaked, and her condition improved.
After a fragrant bath and changing into clean clothes, she came out.
As soon as she stepped out of the bathroom, she was pressed against the wall by a forceful grip, followed by a passionate kiss.
He kissed her hard, then released her just before she suffocated.
By then, Tang Xiaomin's lips felt slightly painful, and she knew they must be swollen.
"You... be careful, this is my home."
What if her family saw them? It would be so embarrassing.
Yan Jue's eyes blazed with a strong possessiveness, and he said earnestly.
"You are mine."
...
Baffled.
Tang Xiaomin crouched down, pulled away from his grasp, and changed the subject.
"I haven't eaten anything all night, I'm so hungry, I'm going downstairs to eat."
Hearing this, a playful smile curved Yan Jue's lips.
Go ahead.
Go down and let that guy see, and make him back off.
When Tang Xiaomin reached the first floor, she immediately saw Ye Lingyun sitting on the sofa and was taken aback.
Why was he here?
Their eyes met, and neither spoke. The atmosphere became quite awkward.
Wang Na sensed the tension and said.
"Xiaomin, Young Master Yun heard you had a cold and came to visit."
After a moment's thought, she added, "He also brought you a fruit basket."
Indeed, a beautiful fruit basket sat on the coffee table.
A fruit basket was nothing between friends.
However, knowing Ye Lingyun's feelings for her, Tang Xiaomin thought she couldn't accept his gift and decided to be direct.
"Thank you very much for visiting me. I just had a cold, and I'm already better. This fruit..."
Suddenly, Ye Lingyun stood up.
"Xiaomin, Yang Yang pushed you into the water, which is why you got a cold. This fruit is my apology on behalf of Yang Yang, please accept it."
His apology on behalf of Yang Yang?
Did this mean he intended to seriously consider the marriage between the Ye and Yang families?
Just as Tang Xiaomin was about to refuse again, Yan Jue also walked down from upstairs, having changed his clothes.
"Minmin, please accept it. If you don't, he will remain uneasy."
It would be more accurate to say he would be pestering, rather than uneasy.
Tang Xiaomin was surprised by Yan Jue's sudden magnanimity and wondered what was going on with him today.
Yan Jue looked at her tenderly.
"I'll see what there is to eat in the kitchen. I'll be right back after I'm done talking."
Then, he actually went to the kitchen.
...
Ye Lingyun felt like he was being fed dog food. When he noticed Tang Xiaomin's slightly swollen lips, his mind raced.
The clear, unusual marks indicated her lips were swollen from being kissed, and it must have been recent. Su Dan Novels.
His heart had already been broken, and now it sank to the abyss.
"Xiaomin, since you're better, I won't disturb your rest. Goodbye."
Ye Lingyun turned and left without looking back.
Tang Xiaomin watched him leave silently, saying nothing.
Tang Ye came down from upstairs and happened to see Ye Lingyun leaving.
"Xiaomin, why didn't you ask him to stay for a meal before he left? Ye Lingyun is the future heir of Ye Corporation, after all. You should give him some face."
Tang Xiaomin gave Tang Ye a glare.
"Then you go call him back and see if he'll come."
Tang Ye didn't know why Tang Xiaomin was suddenly displeased with him.
"What did I say wrong that you're unhappy with me?"
"You're not wrong, I'm the one who's wrong, okay?"
This...
Tang Ye was speechless. His reason told him not to continue speaking.
In the kitchen, Yan Jue made himself at home.
He found a pot of milky soup and immediately tasted it for Tang Xiaomin himself.
This was because he fundamentally distrusted the Tang family.
After confirming it was fine, he served a large bowl for Tang Xiaomin.
The food was still warm, just right.
Yan Jue served Tang Xiaomin, knowing what she liked and disliked.
This scene was too beautiful and happy. Tang Ye, standing at the door, clenched his fists unconsciously as he watched.
"It's getting late. How long do you plan to stay here?"
Tang Ye was clearly trying to usher him out.
Similarly, Yan Jue found Tang Ye annoying.
"Whether I stay or go has nothing to do with you!"
Hearing this, Tang Ye's temper flared instantly.
"You and Xiaomin aren't married yet. Coming to someone's house so brazenly, isn't that too much?"
"Heh..."
Yan Jue laughed instead of getting angry.
"It seems I have to remind you, this house belongs to Minmin, and Minmin allows you to stay here temporarily... that's all. What right do you have to decide my whereabouts?"
See? This was the man Tang Xiaomin had chosen. Just like this!
Arrogant, presumptuous, and dismissive of others... there wasn't a single trait Tang Ye liked.
"I am Xiaomin's brother, so I have the duty to vet for her. You are unqualified."
As soon as he said this, Tang Xiaomin clearly sensed a fluctuation in Yan Jue's emotions. Although his expression remained calm, he couldn't possibly be at peace inside.
"Tang Ye, stop talking."
Why should he stop? Tang Ye had wanted to say this for a long time.
"Xiaomin, have you forgotten how he kicked us out last time?"
"Once something happens the first time, it will happen a second time. Think carefully."
"Most importantly, this man is almost thirty years old. He's so old, how can he be worthy of you."
...
Old?
This was the first time someone had dared to call him old to his face.
But come to think of it, he was quite old, an ancient monster who had existed in the underworld for who knows how long.
Calling him thirty was putting it lightly.
Tang Xiaomin stared blankly at Tang Ye, then at Yan Jue's reaction.
His expression was initially blank, then a subtle, thought-provoking smile slowly curved his lips.
After a long moment, he slowly spoke.