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

"Jiang Zhi, are you jealous?"

Ling Jingyuan slightly loosened Jiang Zhi's lips, his dark eyes looking at her with a strong and intense gaze.

Although it is a question, the tone is very certain.

"Jiang Zhi, you're jealous of me."

Ling Jingyuan held Jiang Zhi's slender waist tightly with his large hand, gently caressing it.

The man's handsome face, which exuded a strong sense of pressure, couldn't help but show a hint of pleasure as he looked at Jiang Zhi.

Jealous? She's jealous?

How is that possible!

Why is she jealous? What nonsense is this man talking about?

"Ling Jingyuan, you're talking nonsense. What do you mean by being jealous? I'm not jealous at all."

Jiang Zhi's face was flushed, whether from the shyness of being kissed by Ling Jingyuan or from being jealous of Ling Jingyuan's words.

How could she possibly be jealous of him? She, she was just...

Ling Jingyuan nodded seriously as he watched Jiang Zhi's eager attempt to explain. "Yes, I understand. You're not jealous. It's me. I'm jealous, I'm envious."

"Jiang Zhi".

Ling Jingyuan called out softly, his voice filled with restraint and intense, deep affection.

"Do you know how I felt when you said you always loved Gu Shen and that I was just a tool you used to forget him?"

Jiang Zhi paused slightly upon hearing this, somewhat afraid to look Ling Jingyuan in the eye. She knew that what he had said back then was indeed very hurtful.

She said that on purpose, otherwise the man wouldn't have left.

"Jiang Zhi, I'm jealous of Gu Shen, I wish I could destroy him!"

"I envy and am jealous that he met you before me, stayed by your side, and captured your heart."

Jiang Zhi lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the emotions in them.

Actually, he didn't need to envy or be jealous of Gu Shen at all.

He's great; he appeared at just the right time.

Whether it was saving her that night in the castle or their time together, he always appeared when she was vulnerable or needed help, giving her all his care and endless love.

It made her feel at home, and she felt like a child who was loved again.

Since her mother passed away, she has no home in this vast world.

Actually, she should thank Ling Jingyuan.

"Ling Jingyuan, I..."

"Jiang Zhi".

Ling Jingyuan gently interrupted Jiang Zhi, his deep gaze softening considerably.

"It doesn't matter now. It doesn't matter if you have Gu Shen, Li Shen, Zhang Shen or whatever Shen you want in your heart. It doesn't matter if you treat me as a tool or whatever."

"I, Ling Jingyuan, accept it, but please don't send me away, don't push me away, please let me stay by your side, okay?"

My heart is pounding uncontrollably, and my heart is pounding.

Jiang Zhi could clearly feel the turmoil in her heart.

This man, the noble and arrogant Ling Jingyuan, is now actually begging her to be a substitute, a tool?

he……

Jiang Zhi felt a throbbing in her heart; at this moment, the new sprout that she had forcibly plucked from the depths of her heart seemed to be growing back.

Jiang Zhi was flustered and confused, because her mind was completely in turmoil.

"Ling Jingyuan, I..."

A ringing phone interrupted Jiang Zhi's words. Ling Jingyuan's phone was ringing on the table. The ringing sound was like a lifeline, which made Jiang Zhi breathe a slight sigh of relief.

She had almost been captivated by the man's tender gaze.

"You, you have the phone, answer the phone."

Jiang Zhi gently pushed against the man's chest, signaling him to let go of her, but Ling Jingyuan just smiled and showed no intention of letting go of Jiang Zhi.

He stretched out his long arm and picked up the phone from the table.

Ling Jingyuan glanced at the caller ID on his phone and saw that it was his mother, Ms. Zhou. He initially wanted to hang up, but he quickly changed his mind. He held the woman in his arms tightly with one hand and answered the phone with the other.

"Mom, what do you want?"

Jiang Zhi was tightly embraced by Ling Jingyuan. The two were very close, and Jiang Zhi could clearly hear the voice on the phone. Moreover, Ling Jingyuan did not seem to have any intention of avoiding her at all.

Jiang Zhi was slightly taken aback. Was this his mother's phone call?

"Where are you? Don't forget to come back to the old house for dinner today."

"And I'm asking you, where's my daughter-in-law? You're always chasing after her, chasing after her, but where has she gone? There's still no sign of her!"

"When are you finally going to bring her back for me and your dad to see? I'm getting impatient, you know?"

The person on the phone paused slightly before speaking again: "Tell me the truth, is it because the young lady didn't like you? Did she think you were too old? Or too boring? Or..."

"mom!"

Ling Jingyuan spoke in a low voice, somewhat helplessly.

What exactly makes him old?

Is 29 years old considered old?

Isn't it perfect with ginger?

Jiang Zhi was stunned for a moment upon hearing their conversation, but she lowered her eyes slightly as if she hadn't heard it.

Ling Jingyuan took in Jiang Zhi's expression, and with a slight smile, he looked at Jiang Zhi with a strong and aggressive gaze.

"Mom, my girlfriend is sick and I need to take care of her at her house for the next couple of days, so I won't be able to go back. Please don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary. I won't be responsible if I scare your daughter-in-law away!"

The person on the other end of the phone paused for a second, then their voice became somewhat agitated: "What? You've won over my daughter-in-law? Sick? What's wrong with the girl? Is it serious? Did you take her to the hospital...?"

Ms. Zhou was so excited that her voice rose several decibels.

Ling Jingyuan's lips curled slightly, and his dark eyes stared intently at Jiang Zhi.

Jiang Zhi was stunned and dumbfounded by their conversation. When she came to her senses, her face began to turn red and hot uncontrollably.

Who, who is his girlfriend!

And what was he saying to his mother?

"Mom, I've checked and everything's fine. Don't worry, I'll take good care of your daughter-in-law. You can hang up now."

Upon hearing this, the person on the other end immediately replied, "Okay, okay, you take good care of him these next two days. Make sure he's well taken care of. I'm hanging up now."

The call was abruptly ended after he finished speaking. Ling Jingyuan looked at Jiang Zhi with great pleasure, his sexy and beautiful eyes seemingly filled with a smile.

"Daughter-in-law, did you hear that? Your mother-in-law has given me a strict order to stay here and take good care of you for the next two days!"

Ling Jingyuan's words made Jiang Zhi's face turn bright red instantly. She glared at the man, both anxious and annoyed.

"Ling Jingyuan, what nonsense are you talking about? Who's your girlfriend?"

"How could you say that to your parents...?"

"Well……"

Ling Jingyuan completely absorbed Jiang Zhi's words. Is there any doubt about that?

She'll be his girlfriend sooner or later—no, she should be his wife. What difference does it make whether we say it sooner or later?

Looking at Jiang Zhi's small mouth opening and closing, Ling Jingyuan could no longer resist lowering his head and forcefully kissing her lips.

Sweet, so sweet, I don't want to stop.

If you want to abduct someone and take them home, hurry up and abduct them home.

Ling Jingyuan confessed his feelings to Jiang Zhi in front of her. At this moment, he had no more hesitation or concealment. He wanted Jiang Zhi to know his purpose, his desire, and his most direct and ardent desire for her.

"Well……"

Jiang Zhi felt that the man's kiss was even more intense and passionate than before, and she couldn't resist it at all, so she could only succumb to him.

"Congratulations on your fortune! Congratulations on your wonderful life!"