A pampered young lady from a wealthy family is reborn, choosing a rich wife over a rich man.

Zhou Yu added, "Don't feel bad about wanting to soak in a hot spring. I'll take you there alone next time."

"Okay," Meng Zhixue replied, then quickly added, "I didn't mean soaking in the hot springs! I meant the previous question; I said I wanted to go back."

As for soaking in the hot springs with Zhou Yu...

Haha, then forget it.

She's not picky; taking a bath in the bathtub at home is just as comfortable.

But before returning to the capital, Meng Zhixue still needed to say goodbye to Xie Wei.

She invited Xie Wei to the pavilion where they had been chatting before.

Although she didn't specify how Xie Lingfeng bullied her, she still complained to him, feeling wronged, and also mentioned her desire to return to Villa No. 28 ahead of time.

Xie Wei looked apologetic and took her hand, saying, "I'm sorry, Xuexue. I'll definitely teach Xie Lingfeng a lesson when he gets back, and I'll make sure he never bothers you again!"

Before, she was called Lingfeng, but now she's being called by her full name. Meng Zhixue felt Xie Wei's sincerity.

"No, no. Sister Xie Wei, you don't need to apologize for him." Meng Zhixue scratched her head. "Actually, I did teach him a lesson. When I came down the mountain, I saw he was still sleeping, so I took the opportunity to tie him to a rock. He's probably furious right now."

"Sister Xie Wei, remember to have someone untie him, otherwise there might be danger."

The thought of Xie Lingfeng's potential predicament made Meng Zhixue want to laugh. But when it came to danger, she became genuinely worried.

Although Zhou Yu said there were no wild beasts in the mountains, there were definitely snakes.

They sprinkled snake and insect repellent powder around the area last night, but Xie Lingfeng probably wanted to rest against a rock, so he moved the campfire and slept in a more secluded spot...

Just what if?

She felt good venting her anger at the time, but now she feels a little scared when she thinks about it.

If her actions resulted in Xie Lingfeng being bitten by a snake and dying, she would feel extremely sorry for Xie Wei.

Thinking of this, Meng Zhixue emphasized again, "Sister Xie Wei, quickly send someone to the mountain to check and bring Xie Lingfeng down."

However, contrary to her expectations, Xie Wei was not worried.

Still with her gentle demeanor, she smiled and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll send someone to check right away."

But saying he was going to call someone didn't mean he actually went to call someone.

Meng Zhixue was completely confused.

She was still somewhat dazed even after boarding the train back to Beijing.

Outside the car window, dappled shadows of trees flashed by.

The driver was driving ahead, and relaxing piano music was playing in the car, but her heart was pounding, and she couldn't relax.

Noticing her distraction, Zhou Yu reached out and pinched her earlobe: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing," Meng Zhixue said, covering her ears and shaking her head. "I just feel like Sister Xie Wei doesn't seem very worried about Xie Lingfeng getting into trouble?"

She had already left the hot spring resort, so naturally she didn't know that Xie Lingfeng had come down the mountain right after she left, not only unharmed but also having wreaked havoc on two innocent wild rabbits.

Zhou Yu: "..."

That's because Xie Wei knows what kind of person her brother is, and she knows that a mere paracord can't do anything to him. Only snakes are afraid of him, not the other way around.

Not wanting to talk about Xie Lingfeng, he quickly changed the subject: "Would you like to visit your studio?"

"Huh?" Meng Zhixue didn't react at first, but when she recalled their conversation yesterday, her slightly parted lips opened a little wider.

Her studio?

It was...very sudden...and very attractive...

Meng Zhixue asked honestly, "I don't want to kiss, but can I still go?"

"No kissing?" Zhou Yu asked, "Not even on the cheek?"

Meng Zhixue: "..."

She sensed that the driver had glanced at the back seat through the rearview mirror, and her cheeks suddenly flushed red. Her almond-shaped eyes were brimming with a pitiful look, making her appear innocent and helpless.

It made people unable to bear continuing to bully her.

Zhou Yu raised his hand and pulled down the front and rear panels.

"Yes." Meng Zhixue felt a little more at ease, then suddenly asked, "If I don't kiss you, you really won't give me the studio?"

Zhou Yu wanted to laugh, and he actually did laugh.

His cool, peach-blossom eyes held a faint smile as he quietly watched her without saying a word.

Meng Zhixue stared at him for a long time before saying uncertainly, "...I think you will give it to me."

"Of course I will," Zhou Yu answered frankly, but also with a hint of aggression. "But I don't intend to hide my desires either. Giving you the studio is my sincerity, and wanting to extract some interest from you is my instinct."

Meng Zhixue was taken aback by his blunt words.

Compared to Xie Lingfeng's madness, he openly displayed his desires with utmost sincerity, making it truly impossible for her to guard against him... Even his lewd behavior seemed so justified.

She decided to back down and refused just as bluntly: "Then forget it, no thanks."

Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

The car exited the highway and entered the city.

Meng Zhixue thought Zhou Yu would take her back to the Jiangshan Imperial View Villa District, but the car suddenly turned onto another road.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"Go check out your new territory," Zhou Yu said succinctly.

Meng Zhixue: "Oh..."

It would be a lie to say I don't want to watch it.

Let's watch it then, we'll deal with the rest later.

……

More than an hour later, the car was parked in the underground parking garage of Jinhui Building.

The elevator goes directly to the 28th floor.

Meng Zhixue originally thought that no matter how generous Zhou Yu was, he would at most rent a place of about 100 square meters for her to use as a studio.

But to everyone's surprise, it was an entire floor.

When the elevator doors opened, everything was completely renovated except for the company sign on the screen wall facing the elevator lobby, which was not yet finished because the studio's name was still undecided.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows, complete with office and rest areas.

The glass doors slid open to both sides, and Meng Zhixue walked into the studio, which was filled with highly saturated colors such as red, yellow, and blue that children love.

At first glance, the training area is on the left, with transparent glass doors and blinds dividing it into individual classrooms that can also be connected.

The middle section is a rest area where parents who bring their children to study can rest or work.

To the right is a spacious reading area and a whimsically designed children's play area for waiting children to pass the time.

Looking at the studio in front of her, which was designed entirely according to her aesthetic, Meng Zhixue's almond-shaped eyes gradually brightened.

She had originally considered refusing, but now she found it really hard to say no.

"Where's the office area?" Meng Zhixue asked.

Zhou Yu gave her a meaningful look and said, "Behind the training area."

As he spoke, he led the way, taking her into the deepest part of the office area and directly to the boss's office.

Because the business focuses on children's education, the overall style of the studio is warm and relaxed, and the boss's office has the same decorating style.

But there were still some "little surprises".

Zhou Yu pointed to a wall of books behind his desk and said to Meng Zhixue, "There's a hidden door there. Can you find it?"

Curious, Meng Zhixue walked over and cleverly discovered the location of the mechanism.

Turning a cute panda on the desk causes a row of bookshelves in the middle of the wall to move forward a few centimeters, then slowly slide to the left, revealing the lounge area behind.

The rest area behind the door is also more than just cozy.

The bedroom is furnished with essential furniture, including a bed. The shower room has a huge jacuzzi, and even the wardrobe is filled with everyday clothes that fit her perfectly.

"I'll come and keep you company often while you work here," Zhou Yu said with a smile in his peach blossom eyes, as if he was certain she wouldn't be able to refuse.

Meng Zhixue thought to herself: He's with her? It's probably not just a simple matter of him keeping her company.

She didn't reply; she was a little thirsty.

Seeing several bottles of room temperature mineral water on the bar counter in the lounge, she walked over and just as she reached out to take a bottle, a broad and warm chest pressed against her back.

Zhou Yu hugged her from behind.

He lowered his head and pressed his cool lips against her neck, kissing her gently and repeatedly. His warm breath fell on her skin, bringing a tingling, itchy sensation.

"Baby," he whispered, "quit your job with the Xie family and focus on running your studio, okay?"