The younger sister pretends to be hypnotized, and her older brother gets addicted.

Ruan Yang didn't sleep well because of the poisonous green beans.

She and Jiang Yanci returned to the Jiang residence at around 2 a.m., and she felt guilty the whole way.

She knew that undercooked green beans were poisonous; if she had reminded her at dinner, she probably would have been fine.

Especially that little boy, who looks about the same age as Zhao Zhao.

The doctor said it was fortunate that they were brought in in time.

Ruan Yang was supposed to stay at the hospital to watch the people wake up, but Jiang Yanci forcibly took her back to the Jiang residence.

"It wasn't your fault," Jiang Yanci said, warming up some milk for her. "You couldn't be sure if the dish was cooked through either. Even if you had reminded her, do you think Jiang Zhuo would have listened to you?"

Ruan Yang shook his head.

She didn't say anything at the time because she was afraid of causing trouble.

Jiang Zhuo might even accuse her of being jealous of Qiao Lingling and deliberately slandering her in front of the camera.

But she also had her own selfish motives.

Having spent the entire day camping, she wasn't oblivious to Qiao Lingling's subtle malice.

And Jiang Zhuo is really annoying too; he's always contradicting her.

Ruan Yang thought to herself, "I wish they had gotten food poisoning from green beans."

But when it actually happened, she felt guilty.

The good is not complete, and the bad is not thorough.

Ruan Yang didn't sleep well all night. It wasn't until after six o'clock in the morning that she finally felt sleepy and slept until ten o'clock.

But even in my dreams, I am not at peace.

Jiang Yanci overheard her talking in her sleep at night and knew the source of her inner turmoil. During the day, he took her to the outdoor swimming pool.

"Whenever I encounter something I can't figure out, I come swimming."

"It's quiet underwater, which helps me stop thinking about those things."

He turned his head to look at her, "You should try it too."

Ruan Yang stood beside him, tilting her head to look at him.

In her memory, her brother was omnipotent.

He seems to have a natural talent for handling everything; I've never seen him get into trouble or feel down.

But when he took over the company, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, the problems he encountered were only more severe than what she is experiencing now.

Did he endure this countless times during those four years abroad?

Ruan Yang felt a pang of sympathy.

She took his hand and stepped into the pool little by little.

She was wearing an avocado green one-piece swimsuit that revealed a large portion of her back, with a cutout design at the waist and abdomen. Beneath the two-tiered cake skirt were her long, shapely legs.

Her cuteness was tinged with a touch of sexiness, which made her skin appear even more dazzlingly white.

As I immersed myself in the water, the world seemed to fall silent instantly, leaving only the azure blue of the pool, shielding me from all other noises.

After swimming a few laps, Ruan Yang felt much better.

She swam to the shore, wanting to rest, and reached out her hand to Jiang Yanci, "Brother, pull me up."

"What did you call me?"

"..."

Ruan Yang didn't know why he was so fixated on that title.

She had called him "brother" for seven years, and changing that felt strange.

Since he wouldn't help her, she could just go up to the pool escalator.

Jiang Yanci sighed, reached out, scooped her up, and held her steadily on his lap, supporting her little bottom.

"Would she rather swim to the other side of the escalator than call her husband?"

Ruan Yang wanted to hide.

She was still wet, and when she was pulled into his arms like this, Jiang Yanci's clothes got even wetter.

More importantly, there's a constant flow of people coming and going here...

She whispered, "Put me down."

"No one will see," Jiang Yanci whispered, his arm around her waist.

He hadn't intended to do anything.

I brought Ruan Yang swimming to help her release stress.

But with that little girl's twist, few virile men could resist.

Although his younger brother is still in the hospital at this moment.

But that wasn't his fault.

He is not obligated to pay for another adult's wrongdoing.

Jiang Yanci pulled his arms closer, holding her even tighter, and looked down at her: "I sent all the servants to the hospital to take care of Jiang Zhuo and the others this morning."

He paused, his gaze slowly moving down from her eyebrows and eyes to her pursed lips, his voice carrying a hint of bewitching intent.

"Ms. Yao has gone to work, and Zhaozhao has gone to her extracurricular class. Yangyang, it's just us here now."

"So, you can do whatever you want to me."

The last few words practically rolled past her earlobe.

As the warm breath brushed past, the tips of Ruan Yang's ears turned visibly red, and a thin layer of pink rose to the back of her neck.

Ruan Yang's ears were emitting steam.

That's so unfair!

Not knowing where to look, she lowered her eyes and saw that Jiang Yanci's white shirt was wet and somewhat transparent, clinging to his body and revealing the firm chest muscles beneath the austere shirt.

Ruan Yang felt inexplicably thirsty.

Meng Ling once said that liking someone means being attracted to their body, but Ruan Yang hasn't felt that way yet.

But now, it seems she was somewhat right.

No, no, this is outside...

Ruan Yang blushed. "I want to swim a little longer."

Jiang Yanci did not stop him.

Anyone who has ever fished knows that baiting is necessary to attract fish, and before a fish bites the hook, all you need to do is wait patiently.

Ruan Yang breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't know how long she had been swimming, but when her calves were so tired that they were cramping, she saw Jiang Yanci still sitting in the same spot, with a gentle smile on his lips.

Ruan Yang was really tired.

She swam back, like a fish that had taken the bait, and was easily caught in Jiang Yanci's arms.

"Baby, are you feeling better now?"

He didn't continue the dangerous topic from before, but instead showed concern for her feelings.

Ruan Yang paused.

I couldn't help but wonder if I had been overthinking things.

She nodded, looked up, and said, "Much better, thank you, brother."

Jiang Yanci's lips curved into a smile.

The young girl had lost her guard and wrapped her arms around his waist trustingly. The pool water slid down her delicate white collarbone and rolled into the snow-white pool surrounded by lush greenery.

From his perspective, the spring scenery was breathtaking.

His voice was slightly hoarse. "What did you call me?"

Ruan Yang's face turned bright red, and she pursed her lips, refusing to speak.

It's okay.

Jiang Yanci has found new enjoyment.

He asked, "Has Yangyang ever lied to me?"

Ruan Yang was a little nervous.

She remembered the time Ke Yun invited her to the auction.

But Ke Yun said that she had already had the auction's surveillance footage destroyed, and no one would know about it.

She whispered, "...No."

"Yeah?"

Jiang Yanci leaned down, his thick, dark eyes unfathomable, making Ruan Yang feel uneasy.

Ruan Yang swallowed hard. "What if... I mean, what if I lied to you?"

Jiang Yanci's eyebrows twitched slightly.

"I hold grudges and hate being lied to."

He stroked the soft flesh of her waist with his thumb, deliberately lowering his voice, "If you lie to me, Yangyang will be in big trouble."

His pupils were jet black, his eyelids drooped casually, and his high, straight brow bone cast a shadow. His already prominent black pupils seemed to occupy the entire eyeball, exuding a ghostly aura in the sunlight.

"So, did Yangyang lie to her brother?"

Ruan Yang was so frightened that her heart skipped a beat.

"No." She felt guilty and dared not tell him about the auction. She buried her head in his arms. "I'm not swimming anymore... Let's go to the hospital to see Jiang Zhuo and Qiao Lingling."

Jiang Yanci was enjoying the thrill of the cat catching the mouse.

He didn't want to hear his wife mention other people at this time.

Even a younger brother is not allowed.

He seemed to have thought of something interesting.

The girl kept pretending to be hypnotized by him. If he made some outrageous demands, would she reluctantly comply, or would she confess and seek leniency?

Every time they got close, Ruan Yang could stir up the worst aspects of his heart.

She's so cute and obedient, it makes you want to tease her again and again.

She never runs away when she's bullied badly; instead, she buries herself in his arms, as if she's become even more dependent on him.

Jiang Yanci's throat was itchy.

He took out a lighter from his pocket, lifted Ruan Yang's chin, and the light reflected in her clear, watery eyes.

He said, "Yangyang, from now on, forget Jiang Zhuo and Qiao Lingling, understand?"

Ruan Yang twisted her fingers. "I understand, brother."

Jiang Yanci lowered his eyes and glanced at her, watching her lively little expressions. He raised an eyebrow and gently slapped her little bottom, which was covered by the cake skirt. "From now on, you can only call me husband."

"……husband."

"Now, kiss my dear husband."

His deep voice was so soothing that it made Ruan Yang's ears tingle.

The only advantage of being hypnotized was that she wasn't as ashamed anymore.

She tilted her flushed face up and kissed Jiang Yanci's lips.

The moment their lips touched, she was completely encircled by his strong arms.

The swimsuit was backless, and her bulging, veiny skin clung tightly to her sensitive back, burning hot.

Ruan Yang's already slender body pressed tightly against the burning chest, as if she were about to be melted into his body.

My chest feels a little sore from being pressed against something.

Ruan Yang's eyes were misty with tears, and her two slender hands pressed against her thin, resilient muscles as she tried to push him away, her voice tinged with arrogance.

"It hurts, stop kissing me..."

Jiang, who was not far away, saw this scene and his eyes were bloodshot with rage.