Chapter 194 Even Professors Confess (40)

Ji was taken aback: "What are the conditions?"

“All three of us are giving you the project, so you’re under a lot of pressure,” Shen Fang said truthfully. “You’re all alone and you can’t possibly handle those old foxes on the scene.”

Ji frowned.

"I'll just say it."

Shen Fang smiled, "I have a niece, 20 years old, studying abroad. She's beautiful, well-educated, and has a great personality. She's a perfect match for you. If you're willing to be a live-in son-in-law, her parents are welcome to help."

"President Shen." Ji Ye interrupted, his face darkening. He stood up, his arms bulging with veins from the barely suppressed anger.

Ji Ye: "You should know me, I would never betray my girlfriend."

Shen Fang and the two men exchanged a meaningful glance: "Xiao Ji, your girlfriend can't help you with your career."

"If a man's career is built with the help of a woman, then he is nothing but a good-for-nothing," Ji Ye said coldly.

A silent anger filled his chest. Thinking of Chang Le, who was still living in fear and having nightmares at home, he picked up the clothes beside him.

"I'm giving up on this project. Excuse me."

"and many more!"

Shen Fang stood up and called out to him, chuckling, "With your temper, you're bound to suffer a lot."

Ji frowned, turned around and left.

"Hey!" Shen Fang was so angry she had no choice but to say helplessly, "I was just testing you, don't take it seriously."

Ji Ye was taken aback: "What?"

“My little niece likes girls,” Shen Fang said with a smile. “She’s already settled and married abroad.”

"Let's continue discussing the project."

"If you close this deal, I guarantee you'll be worth hundreds of millions."

-

Yu Ci was held down in the hot spring by Xi Huai for a while. When she couldn't take it anymore, Xi Huai carried her to the sauna next door.

"I can't take it anymore, I need to go out for some fresh air." Yu Ci's face was flushed, and she looked especially radiant. She waved her hand, put on her bathrobe, and headed out.

Xi Huai also put on a bathrobe: "I'll go with you."

The two left the house. There were very few people in the hall, which was just right for Yu Ci.

She took the water Xi Huai handed her and drank it, when she suddenly spotted a familiar face.

Ji Ye?

Yu Ci raised an eyebrow slightly, and Xi Huai, who had been watching her closely, naturally followed her gaze and saw the young and handsome man.

[Target corruption value +3: 60.]

Xi Huai glanced indifferently at the group of people chatting happily over there, and then stepped forward to block Yu Ci's view without making a sound.

"Still drinking?"

Yu Ci shook her head.

Ji Ye looks to be in pretty good condition.

She originally wanted to ask about Chang Le's situation, but seeing that he didn't seem to be able to go, she decided against it.

"Then let's go back to the apartment to rest?" Xi Huai glanced at the time; it would be just in time to have dinner back at the apartment.

Yu Ci wanted to delay a little longer, but the hot springs here were too hot for her to bear.

When they got back to the car, Yu Ci was already drowsy and didn't even know when she was carried back to the apartment.

When I woke up again, it was already dark outside.

"woke up?"

Xi Huai walked in from outside, leaned down and planted a kiss on her red lips.

"Get up and eat?"

After a refreshing soak in the hot spring, Yu Ci wrapped her arms around the man's neck, and he naturally lifted her up from the bed by holding her slender waist.

The food tonight was exceptionally delicious, with a wide variety of dishes.

Looking at the lavish feast on the table, Yu Ci smiled and said, "You're eating so well."

The man who had been smiling and putting food into her bowl chuckled softly upon hearing this, but said nothing.

Towards the end of the meal, Xi Huai went to answer a work call. Looking at the table full of food, Yu Ci rolled up her sleeves and took it to the kitchen to prepare for washing.

[Host, Naw Kham has fled to Myanmar and is hiding.] The system whispered.

Yu Ci gave a soft "hmm" and placed the washed bowl in the cupboard: "The people from Little Fragment have been investigating his hideout. It shouldn't take more than a few days."

After a pause, he asked, "Can you see how things are going in Chang Le?"

The system rummaged through the files: [Hmm... the female lead has recovered somewhat, but she still seems to be overly shaken. She hardly ever goes out and doesn't smile much.]

Chang Le wasn't one to smile much, Yu Ci thought to herself. What happened in Tai Kingdom was devastating for an ordinary girl, and even more so for the usually reserved and silent Chang Le.

At the time, Yu Ci treated Chang Le's wounds at the private estate. Her scalp was torn, her face was swollen, and she had abrasions on her legs, hands and feet.

It's unimaginable what Chang Le went through before she arrived.

After washing the last dish, Yu Ci sighed inwardly and prepared to go back to her room to rest. When she turned her head, she saw Xi Huai leaning against the island counter, watching her for who knows how long.

At this moment, the man's white shirt collar was slightly open, his strong arms and veins bulging in his large hands, holding a belt, which he tapped casually.

A tall, slender figure stood silently and imposingly not far away, blocking the only exit.

"..." Realizing what was about to happen, Yu Ci blinked. "I just finished eating."

Xi Huai hummed softly, his voice hoarse: "Come here."

Yu Ci tried to struggle: "Xi Huai..."

Begging for mercy is futile.

Xi Huai rubbed the belt in his hand, his Adam's apple bobbing restlessly.

"Be good, come here."

The low, husky voice coaxed, like the Big Bad Wolf knocking on Little Red Riding Hood's door.

Yu Ci's eyelashes trembled slightly, her red lips were tightly pursed, but she still moved over in small steps.

The cool sensation no longer just landed on the surface, but began to slowly spread throughout the body.

The constant gentle fanning felt less like punishment and more like caressing, and amidst the soft moans, it was replaced by something even more intense.

Rain began to fall outside the window, its steady patter landing on the flowers.

Perhaps the thunderstorm was too fierce; the flowers, unable to withstand such devastation, began to wilt and try to hide.

But the rain never stopped.

Rain continuously flows down from the heart of the flower, a gift of nature.

-

Meanwhile, Ji also successfully secured a big order and returned home.

"Changle, I'm back!"

Ji Ye ran happily to the bedroom, only to find Chang Le curled up on the bed, lost in thought.

He stopped abruptly, slowing his pace, afraid of startling her.

“Chang Le,” the low, husky male voice murmured, and Ji Ye sat on the edge of the bed, holding that cold hand. “I’ve signed a huge deal. In about six months, I’ll be able to earn hundreds of millions.”

“Those people from Thailand have been sanctioned, so you don’t need to be afraid anymore. I have the ability to protect you.”

"I will get power, status, and money one by one. We will no longer need to beg others for mercy and protection."

Chang Le was stunned, and Ji Ye felt heartbroken watching her.

She hasn't slept much these past few days; whenever she falls asleep, she's woken up by nightmares, and she hasn't eaten much either.

Ji Ye pulled the person into his arms, carefully avoiding the wounds.

"Let's get married."

"Let's not wait until graduation, okay?"

A low, gentle male voice asked carefully, again and again.

“I know that you are pessimistic and resistant to marriage because of your family background.”

"But please believe me, I won't do that, our marriage won't be like that."

"Chang Le, I'll give you a home, a home that will always be complete, okay?"

Chang Le's eyes were red and swollen, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

She was like a helpless child adrift in the sea for a long time, clinging tightly to the only support in front of her.

"it is good."

The answer was very soft, yet exceptionally stubborn and firm.

Ji thought it was his imagination, so he coaxed Chang Le to repeat it again. He was so happy that he held the person in his arms and wouldn't let go.

As if finally realizing what was happening, Ji Ye quickly knelt down on one knee and took out a diamond ring from his pocket.

Ji Ye: "Chang Le, will you marry me?"

Chang Le was also stirred by the man's excitement. Her eyes reddened, and she showed her first genuine smile in days, nodding, "I do."

"I'm so happy, Chang Le, I'm so happy!" Ji Ye picked up Chang Le and spun her around like a madman, their laughter echoing throughout the room.

Outside the window, the heavy rain continued, accompanied by thunder.

(End of this chapter)

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