Is my roommate a caged bird? I'm stealing her away.

Oh, you male god! Why don't you go flirt with someone else?! This little chick can't handle it!

Zhou Suisui's heart skipped a beat, and she looked away: "...Whatever."

Just then, the screen of her phone on the table lit up and started buzzing.

She picked it up and saw it was Su Wei.

[If you don't reply to me soon, I'll ask Lin Xiao. She's with Chen Boxu, so I'll ask her.]

This message, like a needle chilled to the bone, instantly shattered the delicate and enchanting atmosphere that had just been created.

Zhou Suisui's face immediately turned cold.

Step on me? Threaten me? Lin Xiaohao asked? Oh, right! She's with Chen Boxu now! I'm going to destroy you all today! First and foremost, you! Chen Boxu.

She raised her eyes and looked at Wu Yang opposite her.

Wu Yang watched her face turn cold in an instant, and his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

Zhou Suisui suddenly forced a smile, a perfect curve but devoid of warmth. She picked up her phone, opened the camera, adjusted the delay, and waved to Liu Weiwei, who had just returned from the restroom: "Weiwei, let's take a picture together."

Liu Weiwei was confused, but she still came closer. Zhou Suisui hugged the huge Lina Belle doll to her side, put an arm around Liu Weiwei, and patted the empty seat next to her: "Wu Yang, sit here."

Wu Yang raised an eyebrow, didn't ask any further questions, and sat down cooperatively.

Zhou Suisui pressed the shutter button, the countdown started, she hugged Liu Weiwei tightly, moved closer to Wu Yang's side, and gave the camera a bright, dazzling smile.

The pink doll made her cheeks glow, and the background featured a shimmering castle outside the window and the warm lights of the restaurant—the scene was dazzlingly sweet. She hugged Liu Weiwei tightly and leaned close to Wu Yang.

She flashed a radiant, almost dazzling smile at the camera, the pink doll in her arms making her cheeks glow. The background featured a shimmering castle outside the window and the warm lights of the restaurant.

Click. The shutter clicked softly.

Zhou Suisui picked up her phone.

Very good, perfect! She and Wu Yang looked intimate, but with Liu Weiwei by her side, she couldn't find fault with her.

Zhou Suisui wasn't sure if Chen Boxu liked her, but she was certain that given his possessiveness, he would be furious to see this photo!

That's great! He's angry! And she's thrilled!

She opened her WeChat Moments, her finger hovering over the text box for a second, and typed: "[Thank you, I really like the doll. [Three shy emojis]]". Zhou Suisui's mind was currently focused on only one thing: how to make Chen Boxu unhappy.

Add the location: Shanghai Disneyland.

Click to send.

After doing all this, she placed her phone screen-down on the table, picked up the iced drink next to her, and took a big gulp. She barely managed to suppress the churning urge in her chest.

Liu Weiwei leaned over to look, but Zhou Suisui simply handed her the phone.

Liu Weiwei swiped open the post and saw the newly released update on her WeChat Moments. Her expression was subtle: "...This isn't appropriate...!"

Has Zhou Suisui struck it rich?! Liu Weiwei couldn't believe that this was something a normal kept woman would do; she must be seriously ill.

"Suitable!" Zhou Suisui didn't even look up, using her knife and fork to work on the food on her plate, her movements a little more forceful than before.

Liu Weiwei was speechless. To some extent, she admired Zhou Suisui! Most people wouldn't dare treat Chen Boxu like that; she was truly a fearless woman.

Her phone vibrated in her palm. She glanced at it; it was Su Wei, who this time only sent a question mark.

I don't understand, so I won't reply!

You're so anxious! Zhou Suisui posts on her WeChat Moments when she has time, but she just doesn't reply to messages.

The waiter brought out the desserts, and everyone returned to their seats. Zhou Suisui and Liu Weiwei huddled together to look at the other photos.

Just then, Wu Yang suddenly made a move.

His arm reached past Liu Weiwei, who was sitting next to Zhou Suisui, and his slender fingers gently brushed a stray strand of hair from Zhou Suisui's ear, tucking it behind her ear.

The movement was as swift as a gentle breeze, the warmth of the fingertips touching and then disappearing in an instant.

Ambiguity needs no explicit explanation, yet it already permeates the air.

Zhou Suisui froze, her ear tips turning slightly red.

Ahhhh! What is he doing? She needs to be even more careful around Wu Yang! This guy is a ticking time bomb!

Liu Weiwei was looking down at which photos were suitable to post on WeChat Moments, completely unaware of what was happening.

Wu Yang had already withdrawn his hand and leaned back in his chair. He looked at Zhou Suisui with deep eyes.

The faint smile at the corner of his mouth seemed particularly meaningful under the warm lighting of the restaurant.

Zhou Suisui looked up, her gaze unexpectedly meeting his. Don't stare at her like that!

My heart skipped a clear and powerful beat in that instant.

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Star River Bay Yacht Club.

The wind was strong on the top deck, making it even colder. Chen Boxu leaned against the railing, his cigarette almost burned out but he hadn't taken more than a few puffs.

The phone screen was lit up, displaying the post Zhou Suisui had just made on her WeChat Moments.

Chen Boxu stared at the photo for two seconds, then exited the interface and stubbed out his cigarette.

"Mr. Chen, why are you standing here all alone in the wind?" Mr. Wang, the partner, walked over with a glass of wine, all smiles.

Chen Boxu turned around, his face now bearing his usual aloof smile: "Get some fresh air."

"It's quite lively inside," Mr. Wang said, offering a cigar. "They were just talking about that piece of land in the east of the city..."

Chen Boxu looked away.

Halfway through the banquet, Lin Xiao walked to his side and gently took his arm.

"Are you tired?" she asked softly.

Chen Boxu looked down at her. Lin Xiao met his gaze, her pupils reflecting the light of the crystal chandelier.

He didn't pull his arm back, but instead raised his other hand to take out his phone. He glanced at the photos on his WeChat Moments, his fingers suddenly tightened, and then he stuffed the phone back into his pocket and pulled his arm back.

"Excuse me." He nodded slightly to his partner and turned to walk towards the terrace.

The sea breeze was biting.

He dialed the phone.

The busy signal rang three times before the call was connected.

The background noise was loud, with faint sounds of music and crowds.

"Zhou Suisui," he said, his voice sounding particularly cold and hard in the wind.

"Hmm?" Her voice came through, very calmly.

There was a man's laughter in the background, very close.

Chen Boxu gripped his phone tightly.

"Now," he said, each word chillingly cold, "I'll have the driver take you home."

There was silence for a few seconds on the other end of the phone.

"I'm not going."

Zhou Suisui's voice was indifferent.

There was silence on both ends of the phone call, with only the faint background music of amusement parks and distant, indistinct laughter.

"Zhou Suisui," he spoke again, his voice extremely low, "don't make me say it a second time."

"Then come pick me up." Zhou Suisui's voice came through the receiver, light and even slightly provocative. "If you come pick me up, I'll think about it."

Chen Boxu held his phone and remained silent for two seconds.

Then he spoke, his voice flat and devoid of emotion:

"Zhou Suisui," he said, each word like an icicle hitting you, "have you forgotten who you belong to?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a short, sharp laugh from Zhou Suisui, a laugh tinged with obvious sarcasm:

"Mr. Chen has a very good memory. Have you forgotten as well?"

She paused, her voice suddenly turning cold:

"That happened on Wednesday, because you said you were busy tonight."