After one night of indulgence, the abstinent tycoon kissed her every night with his hand on her hip.

The man's gaze was dangerous yet captivating. He stared intently into Jiang Zhi's eyes, his intense and burning gaze causing Jiang Zhi's heart to skip a beat.

A man's gentle kiss landed on her lips, tender and devout.

"Jiang Zhi, tell me you like me."

Ling Jingyuan looked at Jiang Zhi, whose eyes were darting away, his gaze deep and affectionate, and spoke softly.

Jiang Zhi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Seeing this, Ling Jingyuan's eyes darkened, a hint of helplessness in them. He deepened the kiss on his lips before slightly releasing Jiang Zhi's lips.

"Jiang Zhi".

He looked at Jiang Zhi, his voice low and earnest.

"I like you."

"Can't you just give me a proper status?"

"Or agree to be my girlfriend."

Jiang Zhi was shocked by Ling Jingyuan's words. Did he like her?

Could what her best friend said be true? Does Ling Jingyuan like her?

But he and she, they can't be together...

"Jiang Zhi".

Give me an answer.

Jiang Zhi remained silent, her mind in turmoil. On one hand, reason told her that the two of them were impossible, but on the other hand, a part of her heart began to waver slightly.

"Jiang Zhi".

Ling Jingyuan looked at the silent Jiang Zhi, his eyes darkening further. "If you don't agree, don't even think about getting out of bed today."

"Believe me or not—I'll do what you promise..."

Jiang Zhi was startled by the man's words. She couldn't help but slightly raise her eyelids and look at the man with a look of shock in her eyes. At the same time, her face was turning red rapidly.

Ling Jingyuan's deep eyes flashed with an even more dangerous light as his large hand slowly moved down from Jiang Zhi's slender waist...

"Ling Jingyuan, you..."

"Well……"

Ling Jingyuan suddenly kissed Jiang Zhi's lips. He wasn't just saying it casually; he genuinely didn't want this woman to get out of bed. He wouldn't let her leave until he got an answer today.

"Sweetie, say you like me."

"Will you be my girlfriend, hmm?"

"Ugh...no..."

Jiang Zhi was slightly out of breath from the man's passionate kisses, and she spoke incoherently, her breath ragged.

"Sweetie, baby, think about it again..."

After Ling Jingyuan finished speaking, his eyes shone brightly. He then slightly curled the corners of his mouth and suddenly kissed Jiang Zhi's collarbone. His large hands had somehow slipped inside Jiang Zhi's nightgown, roaming freely over her body and igniting passion.

"...Ling..."

Jiang Zhi's body began to react to the man's teasing, and her face flushed as she felt both anxious and annoyed.

Just then, a rapid ringing of a cell phone interrupted the two of them; Ling Jingyuan's phone was ringing incessantly. Seeing this, Jiang Zhi slowly regained her composure, her face flushed, and she forcefully pushed Ling Jingyuan.

"Ling... Jingyuan, your phone, your phone!"

Ling Jingyuan frowned slightly upon hearing this, and couldn't resist taking a small bite on Jiang Zhi's collarbone. He glanced down at the woman who seemed ready to flee at any moment, his eyes filled with deep emotion.

He only meant to scare her and force her to talk, he never intended...

Although he really wanted to keep her in bed and not let her leave, he knew he had been a bit too rough with her last night and she needed to rest.

He got up and let go of Jiang Zhi to get his phone from the bedside table. Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhi immediately jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom.

Ling Jingyuan watched Jiang Zhi's hasty escape and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He glanced at his phone and saw that it was a call from Ms. Zhou.

"Hey, Mom, what's up so early in the morning?"

"Early morning? Don't you know what time it is? Hey, I remember you never used to sleep in. What happened? You just woke up now?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Jingyuan glanced at the time on his phone and realized it was already noon.

It's so comfortable to sleep with that woman in my arms; I can sleep this late.

"Mom, you're disturbing me and your daughter-in-law."

Ms. Zhou on the phone was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then her voice couldn't help but tinge with surprise.

"OK, Mom understands. It's okay, you guys continue. Bye."

Ling Jingyuan smiled slightly as he watched the phone being hung up. Just as he was about to get out of bed, he heard Jiang Zhi's phone ring again from the bedside table.

He frowned slightly. It was Gu Shen's mother. What did she want with Jiang Zhi?

Thinking of what this woman said to Jiang Zhi on the phone last time, Ling Jingyuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Hey, Jiang Zhi, this is Gu Shen's mother. Come out and let's meet. I have something to tell you."

"My girlfriend is unavailable. If there's anything you need, just tell me directly." Ling Jingyuan's voice was deep and tinged with a hint of coldness.

Gu Shen's mother, who was on the other side, was slightly taken aback when she heard this. Jiang Zhi's boyfriend?

How could it be him?

"Where's Jiang Zhi? I'm looking for Jiang Zhi!"

Gu's mother spoke in a serious tone, tinged with impatience.

"I told you my girlfriend was busy and needed to talk to me. My name is Ling Jingyuan."

The person on the other end was silent for a few seconds. "Since Jiang Zhi already has a boyfriend, then please keep your girlfriend in check and make sure she doesn't bother Gu Shen anymore, and doesn't cause trouble for his marriage and future."

Upon hearing this, a dangerous glint flashed in Ling Jingyuan's deep eyes. "Don't worry, my girlfriend has good taste!"

"Keep an eye on your own son!"

After finishing his sentence, Ling Jingyuan hung up the phone immediately, his eyes flashing with a hint of malice as he picked up his own phone.

"Go and check all of Gu Shen's detailed information, including his previous relationship with Jiang Zhi."

Jiang Zhi finally came out of the bathroom. After washing up, she went straight to the kitchen instead of the bedroom.

On one hand, she was trying to avoid Ling Jingyuan, and on the other hand, she was really hungry. She had overexerted herself last night and slept until noon today, so she was really hungry.

Ling Jingyuan came to the living room and saw Jiang Zhi going into the kitchen. He couldn't help but walk up to him. Jiang Zhi leaned against the door and said in a deep voice, "No need to cook. I ordered food and it will be here soon."

"Also, I had my assistant send me a change of clothes. Could you please take them to the bathroom when they arrive?"

After Ling Jingyuan finished speaking, he went straight to the bathroom. Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi couldn't help but put down the dishes she was holding. Since the meal had already been ordered, there was no need for her to cook anymore.

Ten minutes later, the ordered food and Ling Jingyuan's clothes were delivered together.

Assistant Li Rui respectfully handed Jiang Zhi a bag of clothes and left with a smile.

Jiang Zhi brought in the clothes and food, placing the food on the dining table. She then gently knocked on the bathroom door, carrying a change of clothes. "The clothes are here. I'll put them by the door."

After Jiang Zhi finished speaking, she immediately put down her clothes and quickly ran back to the dining table.

Ling Jingyuan, who opened the door, chuckled softly as he watched the woman run away, and then reached in to take the clothes inside.

Soon, Ling Jingyuan came out dressed in light-colored casual clothes. He went to the dining table and sat down. Looking at the food that had already been opened, he naturally picked up his chopsticks and looked at Jiang Zhi.

"I heard your friend Gu Shen is getting engaged soon. We still owe him a meal from last time, so why not take advantage of this opportunity and treat him to dinner this afternoon?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi paused slightly in her chopsticks. Gu Shen was getting engaged?

Invite Gu Shen to dinner?

Jiang Zhi's emotions were somewhat complicated, and she remained silent. Seeing this, Ling Jingyuan lowered his eyes slightly, "Jiang Zhi."

"Some things must be decided decisively, otherwise, endless trouble will ensue!"

Jiang Zhi tightened her grip on the chopsticks slightly and nodded, "Okay."

Yes, Gu Shen's phone call last night was suspicious. It's time for her and him to settle things.

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

Gu Shen was slightly taken aback when he received Ling Jingyuan's call. He and Jiang Zhi actually wanted to invite him to dinner?

His eyes darkened, but he ultimately agreed to participate.

Ling Jingyuan had arranged to meet at 7 p.m. at a high-end restaurant.

When Gu Shen arrived, Ling Jingyuan and Jiang Zhi were already there.

From a distance, the two appeared to be leaning slightly together. Ling Jingyuan whispered something in Jiang Zhi's ear, making Jiang Zhi blush. A hint of shyness crept onto her pure and alluring face.

It was very glaring.