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

Lu Beiting was in a very bad mood. The air pressure around him was low, and his face was as cold as if it were covered with a layer of ice. The veins on his forehead were faintly bulging, indicating that he was on the verge of losing control of his emotions.

"Lin Qian, answer me."

His eyes were terrifyingly deep, like a volcano that could erupt at any moment, ready to burst into flames at the slightest spark.

Lin Qian's lips were wet from his kisses, her eyes were red, and her chest rose and fell slightly.

There's an indescribable blend of innocence and allure, a pitiful yet contradictory and fatal quality.

She steadied her breathing, softened her voice, and coaxed him with a hint of pleading:

"I've explained everything to you. I want to discuss projects, not date. I just want to become a better version of myself. Even without Wen Shuyan, I would definitely go. You have no idea how rare this opportunity is. Xu Feier always got in through connections before, but now it's finally my turn. My other colleagues are so envious!"

Lu Beiting remained cold and aloof, his jawline taut even more.

"I won't allow it."

Lin Qian gently pecked Lu Beiting's lips again, her eyes wet, like a little animal begging its master to soften its heart.

"Is it really not allowed?"

Lu Beiting lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the woman's expectant yet aggrieved face.

"Can't."

"Is it really not going to work?"

"Can't."

Seeing that he was unmoved by her words, Lin Qian steeled her heart, tilted her head back, and lightly brushed her soft lips against his prominent Adam's apple.

Her hand, through the fabric of the suit, landed on the man's well-defined abs.

Lu Beiting's body suddenly stiffened, his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably, and his breathing became noticeably heavier.

His anger intensified, and he forced out three words through clenched teeth: "No, not, you can."

Lin Qian wrapped her arms around his neck, looking at him pitifully:

"If I get a promotion and a raise, my uncle and his family will be very happy for me, and you should be happy for me too."

Lu Beiting: "Resign. Come to my company tomorrow and work as the president's secretary. You name your salary and benefits."

"It's fine if you don't go to work during the day, as long as the baby can 'work' at home at night."

The man leaned closer to her and asked, "Is it okay?"

This is hardly a job offer.

It's obvious he wants to keep her by his side, never letting her out of his sight.

Lin Qian's eyes welled up with tears, and a strange soreness welled up inside her.

"No, not good at all."

She raised her head, her voice trembling slightly: "Lu Beiting, I don't want to... depend on you for everything."

She knew that she had relied on him far too much, and it seemed that he was the one who ultimately stepped in to resolve every crisis.

But deep down, she didn't want it to be like this at all.

Excessive dependence only made her feel powerless, like a useless appendage, widening the gap between them that she could never truly bridge.

She was afraid, afraid that when others talked about them, they would always point and whisper the same few things:

"You two are not a good match."

"How could you possibly be worthy of Lu Beiting?"

She just wanted to become a little better, and then a little better, through her own efforts.

It shouldn't be a dodder plant that can't survive without him.

What's wrong with that?

As Lin Qian thought of this, her eyes grew redder and redder, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.

Lu Beiting frowned. "You really want to go?"

"Mmm," Lin Qian nodded, and took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck.

Lu Beiting felt inexplicably irritated. He raised his hand and rubbed his temples. "You're willing to do anything tonight?"

"I do..."

Lin Qian nodded with red eyes, as obedient as could be.

To Lu Beiting, this appearance was a huge irony.

Lu Beiting sneered, his tone sarcastic:

"You'd do anything to elope with some random guy, even if it meant getting tormented by me, just to go to City C."

Lin Qian was both embarrassed and angry. She straightened her face and corrected him, "It's just work, it doesn't involve any personal feelings, and it's definitely not an elopement!"

"Lin Qian, I just don't believe that he doesn't have even the slightest feeling for you."

Lu Beiting's attitude was exceptionally forceful this time. "Listen to me, I forbid you from going to City C with him. Otherwise, I'll lock you in bed and you won't be allowed to go anywhere."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Qian froze for two seconds.

How can he be so domineering and self-righteous?

In an instant, feelings of grievance, anger, and a touch of sadness at being distrusted intertwined and surged into my mind.

Lin Qian's mind went blank for a moment, and despite the stinging in her eyes, her voice trembled:

"But I'm not your caged bird... Even if I begged you to get back together, we're equals. You have no right to stop me from doing what I want to do, do you?"

Lu Beiting lowered his head slightly and stared intently at her.

The girl's eyes were red, and she looked at him with a fragile yet stubborn expression, like a strong and adorable little deer in the forest, blinking her wet eyes.

He knew Lin Qian's personality.

On the surface, she appears obedient, gentle, and good-tempered, but in reality, she is incredibly stubborn. Once she has made up her mind about something, there is no way to change it.

If you really lock her in bed, she'd probably rather perish than back down and compromise.

The standoff spread in the silent air.

After a long while, the surging violence and coldness in Lu Beiting's eyes slowly subsided.

He fell for her trick.

"Be cute and affectionate with me."

Lu Beiting gave the order in a low voice, which was somewhat hoarse.

Lin Qian was stunned, not expecting him to suddenly bring this up.

She looked at Lu Beiting's still tense profile, pursed her lips, softened her voice, and tentatively whispered:

"elder brother……"

Lu Beiting's Adam's apple bobbed, but he kept a straight face. "Hmm? Say it again, I didn't hear you."

Lin Qian's cheeks flushed even redder. She knew he was deliberately making things difficult for her, but she could only go along with him.

She swallowed hard, and called out to him again in a sweeter, softer voice, "Brother Beiting~"

Her voice was so soft it was almost sweet.

Lu Beiting was pleased. "Say it again, louder."

Lin Qian blushed and called his name several more times.

Suddenly, Lu Beiting put one arm around her waist and used the other hand to unbutton her clothes.

"You..." Lin Qian sobbed, instinctively pressing her hand against his, her ears burning hot. "What are you doing?"

Lu Beiting scoffed lightly, "It's late at night, a lone man and a lone woman, what do you think I should do?"

!!!

Lin Qian bit her lip. "But you did it several times when we were soaking in the hot springs not long ago."

"So, are you still going on that business trip with Green Arrow?"

Lu Beiting suppressed the jealousy and agitation surging in his chest. "Didn't you say you'd do anything tonight?"

Lin Qian's slender waist trembled slightly as she cautiously probed, "So, you've agreed to go to City C with me?"

"No." Lu Beiting remained indifferent, his eyes slightly narrowed. "It depends on your performance."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man deftly unbuttoned his clothes.

Then I picked her up and we walked into the bathroom together...