Old Harden, can you handle having your vision-shifting abilities on all the time?

Lin Wan initially refused, but Chen Xinyi's provocation spurred her on, and she drank one cup after another.

She actually has a good alcohol tolerance, but she couldn't keep up with Chen Xinyi's reckless drinking style. After finishing a bottle of sake, her face was flushed with a drunken blush, and her eyes were somewhat glazed.

Xu Xing, however, remained unfazed.

The body modified by the bluefish stone has an extremely strong metabolic capacity, so this little bit of alcohol has little effect on him.

The meal lasted almost two hours, and after finishing a bottle of Dassai wine, Chen Xinyi opened another bottle of red wine.

When they finally finished eating, Lin Wan was leaning against the booth with a vacant look in her eyes, and her steps were unsteady as she stood up.

"Wanwan can't go on anymore."

Chen Xinyi grinned and leaned over, pulling Lin Wan up from her seat and then pushing her into Xu Xing's arms.

Xu Xing quickly caught it.

Lin Wan leaned softly against his chest, her warm breath carrying the scent of alcohol as it sprayed onto his neck.

She seemed to want to stand up on her own, but her limbs were weak. She tried twice but failed and finally gave up, letting herself lean against Xu Xing's chest.

"Mr. Xu, I'm entrusting my sister to you."

Chen Xinyi took a small box out of her small chain bag and stuffed it into Xu Xing's pocket without saying a word, whispering, "There are only three in there, so don't play too wildly. If it gets too bad, remember to buy her medicine tomorrow."

After saying that, she winked at Xu Xing, flicked her long hair with a flourish, and turned to leave.

As he walked away, he waved and said, "Goodbye, you two. A moment of bliss is worth a thousand pieces of gold. You're welcome. Just call me Lei Hong."

Xu Xing watched her graceful figure disappear around the street corner, speechless for a moment.

He looked down at Lin Wan in his arms.

Her eyes were closed, her eyelashes fluttered slightly, her cheeks were flushed, and her lips looked particularly red and full because of the alcohol.

Even across a mountain, Xu Xing could clearly hear her pounding heartbeat and feel the warmth and softness of her body.

This woman wasn't actually drunk to the point of being unconscious; she was faking it, or rather, she was using the alcohol to indulge herself.

Xu Xing understood perfectly.

Lin Wan himself was willing to be helped by Chen Xinyi, and as a normal man, he had no reason to back down.

He hugged Lin Wan tightly around the waist, feeling her body stiffen slightly, but she didn't resist.

"Can you walk?"

Xu Xing asked in a low voice.

Lin Wan didn't open her eyes, and gave a mumbled "hmm," but her steps were still unsteady.

Xu Xing didn't ask any more questions and helped her out of the restaurant, half-embracing and half-carrying her.

There was a four-star hotel not far from the restaurant, and Xu Xing helped her inside to the front desk.

"A single room, or the best suite."

The receptionist smiled and said, "Okay, sir, please show me your two ID cards or ID card numbers."

Xu Xing gave out his own number, then gently patted Lin Wan on the shoulder: "ID number."

Lin Wan then opened her eyes, her gaze still somewhat unfocused, but her consciousness was clearly clear.

She pursed her lips, took out her ID card from her small bag, and handed it to Xu Xing.

Throughout the registration, deposit payment, and room key collection process, Lin Wan leaned on him without saying a word, but her heart was beating very fast.

As the elevator ascended, the enclosed space contained only the two of them. The mirrored wall reflected their embracing figures, exuding a silent and intimate warmth.

"bite."

They arrived at the top floor. Xu Xing swiped his card to open the door and inserted the card to get electricity.

The room is spacious, with a clearly defined living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The decor is fresh and clean, and the huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer a stunning view of Qujiang's dazzling nightscape.

Xu Xing closed the door behind him and helped Lin Wan to sit on the sofa in the living room. Then he bent down, put one hand under her legs and the other around her back, and picked her up in his arms.

"what!"

Lin Wan gasped in surprise, instinctively grabbing his neck and exclaiming, "What are you doing?"

Xu Xing carried her steadily towards the bathroom. Hearing this, he looked down at her and smiled, saying, "Take a shower. How can you sleep reeking of alcohol?"

Lin Wan's face turned even redder, whether from the alcohol or from embarrassment, it was hard to tell.

She bit her lip and looked away for a moment, but then met Xu Xing's gaze and said, "Put me down, and I'll take control."

Xu Xing raised an eyebrow slightly, then nodded and said, "Okay, let's see how you do it."

……

Sunlight streamed through gaps in the heavy blackout curtains, slanting into the suite's bedroom and casting a dazzling golden line on the light gray carpet.

Xu Xing opened his eyes, his consciousness waking up before his body fully did, and turned his head to find Lin Wan still asleep.

She lay on her side facing him, her long hair spread out on the pillow, a few strands clinging to her cheek.

Her sleeping face was serene, the bright and capable demeanor of the daytime faded, replaced by a softer look.

Her eyelashes were long and thick, casting a faint shadow under her eyelids.

Her nostrils flared slightly with her breathing, and her lips parted slightly, revealing a hint of her white teeth.

Her arm was draped over his chest, her palm pressed against his heart, and her warmth seeped through his skin.

Xu Xing didn't move, just quietly watched her.

Last night's memories are clear and vivid.

Lin Wan did indeed take the initiative, though her movements were somewhat clumsy, they were exceptionally firm.

Her trembling fingertips as she unbuttoned his shirt, her tightly closed eyes as she kissed him, and that final, suppressed sob.

She is a very special woman.

She appears strong on the outside but has a soft side on the inside. She actively strives for what she wants, but once she gets it, she becomes somewhat anxious about losing it.

Xu Xing gently moved her arm away, got up, and got out of bed.

I walked barefoot into the bathroom, took a shower, and then went out to buy a box of emergency contraceptive pills and packed some side dishes with me.

Soon.

There was a rustling sound coming from the bedroom, followed by light footsteps.

Xu Xing turned around and Lin Wan walked out of the bedroom wearing his white shirt. The shirt was too big for her, and the hem hung down to the middle of her thighs, revealing a pair of straight and slender legs.

She was barefoot, her hair was a little messy, and her face still had the languid look of someone who had just woken up.

"woke up?"

Xu Xing plated the fried eggs and bacon and said, "Come and have breakfast."

Lin Wan walked over and sat down at the dining table.

She took the coffee Xu Xing offered, sipped it slowly, but kept her eyes fixed on him.

Xu Xing then took out a small medicine box from his pocket, placed it on the table, and said, "Take this while you're at it."

Lin Wan's gaze fell on the medicine box. She paused, looked up into his eyes, and said, "What if I say I don't want to take it?"

Xu Xing laughed and said, "If you don't want to eat, then don't eat. It's not like we can't afford to feed you."

Lin Wan looked at him and suddenly smiled.

He scoffed, "Wouldn't that be too easy on you?"

She picked up the medicine box, unwrapped it, took out a pill, and swallowed it with the water beside her.

"I worked so hard to get to this position, and I don't want to be transferred because of pregnancy. In state-owned enterprises like China Gold, every position is crucial. Although pregnancy doesn't necessarily mean unemployment, it can easily lead to marginalization."

Xu Xing shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Whatever."

His completely indifferent attitude actually made Lin Wan feel a strange sense of guilt.

She put down her coffee cup, her fingers unconsciously tracing the rim, and said softly, "You really want a child, don't you? You don't look young anymore..."

Xu Xing almost choked on his coffee.

He put down his cup, looked at Lin Wan's "I understand" expression, and couldn't help but find it amusing.

This woman had no idea that he was not only quite old, but he also had a grandson, though he simply refused to acknowledge him.

But he didn't explain, he just said, "Don't feel guilty, eat your food, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

Lin Wan glanced at him but didn't say anything more, and lowered her head to start eating breakfast.

The two ate their late breakfast in silence, occasionally exchanging glances, but neither brought up the topic of last night or just now.

After finishing her meal, Lin Wan stood up and said, "I have to go to work. I only took the morning off yesterday."

She went back to her bedroom and changed into the clothes she had washed and dried the day before. When she came out of the bedroom, she had regained her usual sophisticated and capable image as Manager Lin, except that her gait was slightly awkward.