Female-dominated society: After becoming fake young ladies, the older sisters stopped pretending.

That sickeningly sweet voice gave Shen Yan goosebumps and made Chen Qingning's face turn completely dark.

Again!

She had seen this scene far too many times!

Liu Qingqing always does this; as soon as she calls, Shen Yan will rush over immediately, no matter what he's doing.

Memories flooded Chen Qingning's mind. Even though she had decided to let go, her breath still came in sharp pain, and her heart ached terribly!

She couldn't help but try to cover herself up, but she couldn't cover herself completely or get warm.

In her mind, Shen Yan would agree to Liu Qingqing's request in the next second and have the driver pick her up and take her home.

However, this time, she didn't want to see Liu Qingqing's smug face again.

Moreover, this car only has four seats, and it's already full.

When Liu Qingqing arrives, who will be the one to get off the bus?

That's so hard to guess!

Chen Qingning's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile, her pretty face paling slightly, before she took a deep breath.

It's better to leave now than to be awkwardly kicked off the bus later.

Her gaze fell on the expensive watch on her left wrist, and her expression showed a hint of relief.

This damn concern should be left to Liu Qingqing; she can't afford it!

Thinking this, she quickened her pace in taking off her watch, a look of utter despair creeping into her eyes.

Before she could even take off her watch, Shen Yan's answer struck her like a thunderbolt.

"I'm busy!"

Ok? !

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingning abruptly stopped in her tracks and stared blankly at Shen Yan.

The gloom in her eyes revealed a hint of surprise. She wondered if her brain had been damaged, otherwise how could she have heard those two words from Shen Yan's mouth?

It's a hallucination, it must be a hallucination!

Shen Youchu, sitting in the passenger seat, was also stunned, staring blankly at Shen Yan in the rearview mirror.

She never expected that what Shen Yan said this morning was actually true!

Brother Yan really had no intention of picking up Liu Qingqing!

Even the driver who was already prepared to turn around couldn't believe his ears.

She was all ready to turn around and pick him up, but she didn't expect Shen Yan to refuse so decisively.

Who didn't know how good Shen Yan was to Liu Qingqing before?

Even in private, some servants have already started calling Liu Qingqing "Miss".

What's going on here?!

This unusual answer astonished everyone present, including Liu Qingqing on the other end of the phone.

"Brother Shen Yan, you..."

Liu Qingqing paused, her smile still lingering, then froze on her face.

She doesn't understand.

Why would Shen Yan say such a thing to her? In the past, whenever she sent a message, Shen Yan would come to pick her up immediately.

They would even ask her if she was tired or hungry.

As long as she showed the slightest sign of grievance, she was greeted with Shen Yan's gentle and considerate service.

Sometimes she could even take the opportunity to throw herself into that warm embrace and greedily absorb the scent of Shen Yan.

But now that she's only gone back to her hometown, how come her brother Shen Yan has changed?

Liu Qingqing wanted to say something more, but Shen Yan coldly replied:

"Can't you take a taxi yourself? If not, Aunt Liu can pick you up."

After saying that, Shen Yan immediately hung up the phone, not giving Liu Qingqing a chance to speak at all.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Chen Qingning take off her watch, and her tone softened from her previous coldness as she spoke gently:

"What's wrong? Did you not wear it properly?"

Under her complex and indifferent gaze, Shen Yan naturally took her fair and delicate hand, picked up the watch, and prepared to put it back on her wrist.

The watch clasp wasn't fastened properly, so it looked a bit loose on her wrist.

Before Chen Qingning could recover from what had just happened, the warmth of Shen Yan's palm was already pressing against her delicate skin.

The touch on her fingertips and Shen Yan's gentle and focused expression made her once dormant heart flutter uncontrollably.

The uncontrollable heartbeat brought her back to her senses instantly, and she cursed herself again in her mind!

Belated affection is worthless, what's the point of Shen Yan doing all this now?!

Although I don't know why Shen Yan has changed so much, the harm he caused me before was very real.

Putting aside the emotional trauma, the physical injuries she sustained were all from saving Shen Yan.

If she turns back, what about Chen Qingning, who was lying alone and desperate in the hospital bed before?!

She will never let herself get hurt again.

Absolutely not!

At this thought, just as Shen Yan was admiring Chen Qingning's jade-like hands, which looked like works of art after she put on the watch, Chen Qingning quickly withdrew her small hand.

Caught off guard, the sparkling diamonds on the watch quickly grazed the back of Shen Yan's hand, leaving a striking red mark.

The capillaries on his skin ruptured, oozing tiny drops of blood, causing his lips to twitch and him to hiss in surprise.

"What's wrong, Brother Yan?!"

Upon hearing Shen Yan's exclamation, Shen Youchu, who was sitting in front, immediately turned around and asked with concern.

Upon seeing the long red mark on the back of Shen Yan's hand, his handsome brows furrowed in dismay.

"You're bleeding! Get to the hospital right away!"

Boys need to take good care of their hands; they're a treasure trove of happiness for their future girlfriends!

If there's any damage, half the happiness is gone!

"fine"

Shen Yan glanced at the wound on his hand, took a piece of paper, and silently covered it with his hand, rubbing it.

Taking this minor injury to the hospital would be making a mountain out of a molehill; the wound healed on its own before it even reached the surface.

Seeing this, Shen Youchu's lips moved, but in the end she could only grit her teeth and give up. After glancing at Shen Yan and Chen Qingning, she sat back down.

She couldn't interfere in their affairs, and ultimately it was because Brother Yan had neglected Sister Qingning too much before, so it was normal for Sister Qingning to be angry now.

However, Shen Youchu believed that as long as Brother Yan coaxed her, everything would be fine.

With Yan Gege's charm, which girl could resist the temptation?

Just thinking about that comfortable lap pillow made Shen Youchu fall for it; she simply couldn't resist it at all.

At the same time, Chen Qingning's heart skipped a beat, and her body reacted faster than her brain, immediately turning her head to look at the place where Shen Yan was injured.

This was a reaction she had developed since childhood; protecting Shen Yan was an instinct ingrained in her genes.

Before she could even react, her body's instincts made her cup Shen Yan's injured hand in her palm, instantly adding a touch of warmth to the originally cold atmosphere.

Her brain only belatedly reacted when their eyes met.

What on earth is she doing?!

Didn't you decide never to look back?!

Chen Qingning, you worthless lickspittle!

This "bad habit" needs to be changed as soon as possible!

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Feeling the force in his hand, Shen Yan turned and took his hand in hers, glancing indifferently at the bloodstains on the back of his hand.

"It's just a minor scrape, nothing serious."

After saying that, Shen Yan tightened his grip on their hands, making them hold each other even more tightly.

Chen Qingning's hands were soft and smooth, and the sensation of her touch was irresistible.

"Who...who was worried about you!"

"I...I just..."

Chen Qingning seemed to have been stepped on, and hurriedly denied it, but unable to find a suitable reason, her pretty face flushed slightly with embarrassment, and her shy and indignant posture had a unique charm.

Her haughty demeanor warmed people's hearts; she was clearly worried to death, but she insisted on pretending not to care.

At the same time, this made Shen Yan curse the original owner of the body again in his heart.

How could anyone pass up such good green plums? They must be out of their mind!

As Shen Yan complained inwardly, Chen Qingning pulled her hand back again, and her expression gradually returned to its indifferent state.

"Let go. Don't you dislike being around me?"

Besides indifference, there was also a deep sense of resentment in his words!