Just after being thrown into the lake, seven beautiful women blocked the door calling him "husb

"Kexin".

"Wait a moment."

The meeting room door was closed, isolating it from everything outside.

The excited discussion between Li Zhe and An Ran disappeared.

The entire space was so quiet that only he and she remained.

Qin Kexin had already stepped halfway out the door, but then she abruptly pulled her foot back.

She slowly turned around, her face full of question marks, her heart pounding.

"Attorney Chen, is there anything else?"

She subconsciously reverted to being the respectful subordinate she always was.

Chen Ye remained silent.

He leaned against the conference table and slowly lit a cigarette.

"Sizzle."

A flash of firelight illuminated his face, which was somewhat blurred behind the smoke.

In the conference room, only the faint sound of burning tobacco remained.

Qin Kexin stood there, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

What exactly does Chen Ye want to do by leaving her alone?

Is it a work-related matter?

still is……

She didn't dare to think about it anymore.

"come over."

Chen Ye exhaled a smoke ring, the sound not loud.

Yet it carried a commanding tone that brooked no argument.

Qin Kexin hadn't quite processed what was happening yet.

My body has obediently gone over there.

The two were separated by only the width of a conference table.

"sit."

Chen Ye pointed to the chair opposite him.

Qin Kexin obediently sat down, placing her hands on her knees.

He looked just like a primary school student waiting for the teacher to scold him.

Looking at her nervous appearance, Chen Ye sighed inexplicably.

He flicked off his cigarette ash.

"Qin Kexin".

For the first time, he called her by her full name with such solemnity.

"Thank you."

Qin Kexin was startled and looked up.

Those beautiful peach blossom eyes widened in disbelief.

Chen Ye stared at the cigarette between his fingers.

"Honestly, I really don't know what I would have done if it weren't for you this time."

"Whether it's the migrant worker's case or Hao Bin's case this time."

The information you compiled was more than ten times faster than what I could find myself.

His words were calm and understated, as if he were stating a fact.

But every word struck a chord in Qin Kexin's heart.

"You are clearly capable of leading your own team, or even opening your own law firm, and you could do it very well."

But you insisted on staying and becoming my assistant for so many years.

"I don't know whether to call you stupid or me an idiot."

Chen Ye chuckled self-deprecatingly.

Qin Kexin's eyes immediately reddened.

She devoted so many years to the original owner of this body, yet never received a single word of affirmation.

She has done so much for Chen Ye now, and she never asks for anything in return.

But this unexpected word of thanks touched her heart more than any reward.

"I……"

She wanted to say, "This is what I should do."

His throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, and he couldn't utter a single word.

Chen Ye stubbed out his cigarette and put it in the ashtray.

He raised his head, and his eyes, hidden behind his gold-rimmed glasses, finally looked directly at her.

"besides."

"I'm sorry about what happened that night."

Qin Kexin shuddered.

That night...

Alcohol, tears, uncontrollable desires, a torn shirt...

Crazy memories flooded back like a tidal wave.

Her face flushed red instantly, down to her ears.

"Also, thank you for that time in the mountains."

Chen Ye continued.

"Thank you for taking that blow for me."

"Thank you for always being there for me."

One word of thanks after another.

One apology after another.

Qin Kexin was completely stunned.

The Chen Ye she remembered was still the indifferent one from before.

Even this roguish guy has never been so honest with her before.

Chen Ye himself was also taken aback.

【Hold.】

You wouldn't know unless you were told; these incidents were all uncovered one by one.

This woman... seems genuinely willing to die for me.

First, there was that vixen Liu Huan; she was willing to give up her law firm to protect me.

Now it's Qin Kexin again, taking beatings and shielding me from harm, willing to do anything for me.

Why are they all so stupid?

[So stupid...and fucking cute.]

Chen Ye's heart felt as if it had been lightly scratched by a kitten's paw, leaving it both itchy and numb.

Qin Kexin looked at him, at the complex expression on his face.

She suddenly understood something.

She suddenly stood up.

You don't need to apologize.

Her voice trembled with suppressed emotion.

"I did it all voluntarily, you...you don't need to feel guilty at all."

As she spoke, a layer of mist welled up in her beautiful peach blossom eyes.

She didn't want him to see her like this.

She turned around abruptly, her back to him.

"I...I have to go now, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow."

Her voice was hoarse.

They hurried toward the door as if fleeing for their lives.

But she had only taken one step.

Her wrist was grabbed tightly from behind by a large hand.

Qin Kexin froze.

next second.

A tremendous force came.

She was pulled back and crashed heavily into a broad and warm embrace.

The unique scent of tobacco, belonging to Chen Ye, instantly enveloped her.

"I……"

Qin Kexin's mind went blank for a second.

"Don't even think about running away."

Chen Ye's chin rested on the top of her head.

His arms, like iron hoops, held her tightly in his embrace.

Did I let you leave?

His voice was right next to her ear, deep and domineering.

Qin Kexin froze completely.

She could clearly feel the rise and fall of his chest and his strong heartbeat.

one more time.

The knocking made her feel completely flustered.

Damn it, I figured it out that night at the karaoke bar.

If you lived like a subservient child in your past life, why bother making choices in this one?

I want them all!

Su Qingying is my ideal woman, and I'm going to win her back.

I won't let go of any of these adorably silly babies!

Let's worry about the future later! Right now, let's love each and every one of them wholeheartedly!

Chen Ye tightened his grip on her arm.

"Qin Kexin, listen up."

"From now on, you're not allowed to take a knife for me anymore, understand?"

"Your life is mine."

Qin Kexin felt as if she had been struck by an electric current.

She looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears.

Looking at his face so close to mine.

Chen Ye lowered his head.

He kissed her.

Without the slightest hesitation.

The moment their lips touched, Qin Kexin's body trembled violently.

She instinctively wanted to push him away.

But Chen Ye didn't give her a chance at all.

He held the back of her head with one hand and deepened the kiss.

It was domineering and unreasonable, with a hint of punishment.

Qin Kexin's weak resistance.

It quickly melted away in this fervent offensive.

Her tense body gradually softened.

Finally, resigned, he closed his eyes and gave a hesitant reply.

The air in the conference room heated up rapidly.

Ambiguity is brewing.

Chen Ye's hands began to move beyond just resting on her back.

He picked her up and placed her on the cold conference table.

Qin Kexin let out a gasp.

But soon, he was overwhelmed by an even deeper kiss.

Just as the two were both somewhat confused and infatuated, preparing to take the next step.

"Squeak—"

The meeting room door wasn't fully closed.

Someone gently pushed the door open a crack from the outside.

A small, thin figure peeked in.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

Qin Kexin's movements suddenly froze.

Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, she pushed Chen Ye off her.

She saw the person at the door.

It's Wen Yi.

Wen Yi also saw the two people entangled in an ambiguous relationship at the conference table.

I saw Qin Kexin's bright red face and her disheveled clothes.

They also saw Chen Ye's hand still resting on Qin Kexin's leg.

"what!"

Wen Yi cried out in surprise, as if she had been burned.

Her mind went blank, and she completely froze!

Without saying a word, she suddenly turned her head and ran away!

"stop!"

Chen Ye's voice rang out.

He reacted very quickly, calmly speaking before Wen Yi could run out.

Wen Yi's steps abruptly stopped in the corridor.

Chen Ye slowly got off the conference table and straightened his clothes.

He glanced at Qin Kexin, whose face was flushed red and who looked so ashamed she wanted to disappear into the ground.

Then look at Wenyi at the door, her back to them, trembling like a leaf.

He spoke up.

"What are you doing back so late?"

Wen Yi didn't dare to turn around, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz.

"I...I left my notebook in the meeting room...I'll come back to get it..."

Chen Ye glanced at the table and, sure enough, there was an old notebook.

"Is it too late? Are you afraid to go back to school alone?"

Chen Ye asked again.

Wen Yi didn't speak, she just nodded frantically.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Chen Ye's lips.

He turned to look at Qin Kexin, who was still unable to extricate herself from the shame.

"Kexin".

"Give me a ride, and take her back to school too."

Qin Kexin suddenly looked up.

She looked at Chen Ye's serious face.

The overwhelming sense of shame in my heart miraculously subsided considerably.

He took a deep breath and nodded.

"it is good."

"I...I'll go get the car."

She grabbed her bag and practically fled.

Chen Ye picked up the notebook from the table and walked out of the conference room.

He handed the notebook to Wen Yi.

Wen Yi lowered her head and took it, but her fingers accidentally touched Chen Ye's hand, and she quickly withdrew them.

"Let's go."

Chen Ye didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards the elevator.

Wen Yi lowered her head and followed behind him, suddenly remembering what she had said that day.

I... I'll give it to you, but I'm also feeling scared and shy.

The three of them walked one after the other down the empty corridor of the law firm.

The atmosphere was awkward, and no one spoke.

The only sound was the "tap-tap" of high heels hitting the ground.

It echoed in the quiet night.