Oh no! Drunk last night, I accidentally wandered into my ex-boyfriend's room.

Lu Beiting didn't go back to sleep; the bizarre and terrifying dream had completely banished his sleepiness.

As dawn broke with a hazy light, he drove at breakneck speed to Xiao Si's house, entered the password, and went straight inside.

Xiao Si was fast asleep when he heard the noise. He thought a thief had broken into the house and jumped out of bed with a start.

He breathed a huge sigh of relief when he saw that it was Lu Beiting.

"Brother, what are you doing at my house so early in the morning?" he asked with a pained expression.

Lu Beiting had faint dark circles under his eyes, and obvious bloodshot veins in his eyes. He looked like he had lost his soul, shrouded in a depressed and decadent mood, and there was a faint smell of alcohol on his face.

"I can't sleep."

Xiao Si: "..."

Seriously, bro? What do I care if you can't sleep? Why are you coming to my house to bother me?

Xiao Si rolled his eyes inwardly, utterly speechless. "So you don't want me to sleep so comfortably, you don't want me to have an easy time, right?"

Lu Beiting calmly replied, "That's enough for you to know."

They truly are a frenemy; they show no mercy when it comes to hurting you.

Xiao Si poured him a cup of hot water, invited him to sit down, and listened quietly as he recounted what had happened at the noodle shop the day before.

He clicked his tongue, then asked cautiously, "So what are your plans now? Are you going to continue pursuing her and becoming a mistress?"

"You're overthinking it," Lu Beiting glanced at him, his voice icy. "I'm not going to be a simp."

"..." Xiao Si remained silent for a moment, carefully observing his expression, and tentatively asked, "You're really not going to pursue him anymore?"

Lu Beiting remained expressionless. "Hmm."

Xiao Si looked at his hypocritical expression and chuckled twice. He didn't believe him!

-

Lin Qian got caught in the rain yesterday, and when she woke up this morning, she felt weak all over, as if all her strength had been drained.

It felt as if her bones had been soaked in rain, becoming soft and mushy, making her feel heavy and sore all over, and even walking was difficult.

The weather has been getting colder lately, and autumn is in the air.

She sneezed several times, felt a little dizzy, and felt cold, so she wore two more layers of clothing before going to work.

Even though I wasn't feeling well, I didn't ask for leave. If I did, I would have my pay docked and I wouldn't get the perfect attendance bonus.

As soon as Lin Qian entered the company, she saw Manager Zhao with a sour face, looking down at her as if he hated her for not knowing how to be pleasing him.

During the meeting, Manager Zhao specifically mentioned a project in cooperation with the Xiao Group and specifically asked Lin Qian and Xu Feier to go and discuss it together.

It is said that the other party is a key figure in the Xiao Group.

We must win this project.

Lin Qian took notes diligently, but she became increasingly dizzy and her head was throbbing; she could barely see the words in front of her.

After the meeting, Xu Feier walked into the general manager's office reluctantly, pouting with her face full of displeasure.

Manager Zhao, sitting in his seat, saw her and narrowed his eyes. "What's wrong? You look so worried?"

Xu Feier huffed twice in dissatisfaction, "Why do I have to make Lin Qian come with me?"

Manager Zhao sighed and patiently explained, "You know her business skills; she's experienced. Besides, if we can actually close the deal and secure the investment, you'll split the bonus 50/50, so you won't lose out."

To be honest, Xu Feier was the one who was just trying to get the prize money.

Xu Feier felt much better after hearing these words.

But that wasn't enough; she would absolutely not let Lin Qian get away with it...

After the meeting, Lin Qian slumped onto the table, her forehead beaded with sweat.

Chen Xiaopan gently shook her awake, her voice filled with concern, "Sister Qianqian, why have you been so absent-minded all day? The weather's gotten colder lately, could you have caught a cold?"

Lin Qian's mind was a blur. Upon hearing this, she broke off a quick pill from the drawer and swallowed it, her voice weak:

"Maybe. I should be fine after a night's sleep."

Chen Xiaopan looked at her pale face and said with concern, "Luckily, it's almost time to get off work. Just bear with it a little longer, go home and get some rest. Don't work overtime or do any part-time work tonight!"

"Okay, I understand, thank you."

When it was time to leave work, Lin Qian arrived right on time and was the first to leave the office.

As she walked out of her workplace, a gust of cold wind blew in her face, making her feel even more dizzy and lightheaded.

I'm not feeling well today, so I won't take the bus. I'll splurge and take a Didi (ride-hailing service).

Lin Qian struggled to support herself as she walked to a suitable parking spot by the roadside.

She suddenly felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if a hazy fog had covered her vision, and the surrounding scenery was spinning 360 degrees.

Just as she was about to bump into the cold metal sign in front of her.

Suddenly, a pair of strong arms reached out from behind and steadily supported her waist.

Lin Qian turned her head away, feeling utterly weak.

Lu Beiting's handsome face, filled with anger and worry, suddenly came into view, and it was extremely aggressive.

His brows were furrowed, his thin lips pressed into a stiff line, and he spoke, almost through gritted teeth, each word distinct:

"Lin Qian, I'm defeated by you."

Lin Qian froze, momentarily dazed, wondering if she was hallucinating.

Lu Beiting, why did he suddenly come?

Lin Qian's vision went black, and she gradually lost consciousness.

Yet, I could clearly feel myself being held in someone's arms.

She could also clearly feel the man's hot and familiar breath enveloping her.

Warm, comfortable, and safe.

Almost instinctively, Lin Qian snuggled her face into his arms.

-

Lu Beiting skillfully grabbed the woman's waist and shoved her into the back seat of the car.

He whispered, "Go to the West Courtyard, drive fast."

Assistant Gao was already used to this. "Yes, Mr. Lu." After saying that, he stepped on the gas and sped away.

Lu Beiting spent the entire day dealing with work matters, holding three meetings and signing countless documents, almost desperately keeping himself busy.

When you're busy, you don't have any free time, and you stop thinking about those annoying things. When you're busy, you don't think about your own self-destructive behavior and then laugh at yourself.

But it's nothing but self-deception.

Half an hour ago, Lu Beiting rubbed his temples, looking out the car window at the rows of trees receding into the distance, his mind filled with Lin Qian's words—"Lu Beiting, put it down."

In that instant, it felt as if a thread was pulling him back from the brink; it was his reason that was urging him to pull back from the edge and not to sink any deeper.

lay down?

He can't let it go.

Lu Beiting coldly told the driver to turn around, until he saw Lin Qian walking out of the company, her steps unsteady, looking unwell and weak.

His last thread of reason snapped. He rushed forward without any regard for reason.

At this moment, the car was completely silent, except for the woman's faint breathing.

Lin Qian closed her eyes, her long black hair spread out like seaweed, and her cheeks were flushed with an abnormal blush that spread all the way to her ears and neck, like a wilted peach blossom after being soaked by rain.

"I'm cold..."

Her lips were wet, and her hair was messy and stuck to her face, making one want to cherish her.

Deficit.

Lu Beiting raised his hand and touched her forehead.

The temperature was incredibly high.

Lu Beiting took a deep breath, two flames igniting in his phoenix eyes, his voice filled with hidden anger, and he gritted his teeth:

"Lin Qian, do you even know how to take care of yourself?"