"Great. Fortunately, you look different now," muttered Yi Jinli. He did not want that woman to have Ling Yiran’s face on her.However, it was good that they both looked alike as... children.Yi Jinli's eyelashes fluttered a little, and he lowered his eyes. His long eyelashes covered the thoughts and calculations that were going on in his eyes at that moment...…Yi Jinli and Ling Yiran stayed for dinner. When it was getting dark toward the evening, Ling Yiran’s grandfather, Old Man Lu, returned. Nevertheless, he was indifferent towards Ling Yiran and even worse toward Yi Jinli.Ling Yiran was no stranger to his attitude. However, seeing her grandfather's attitude toward Yi Jinli, she looked at the latter with some concern.After all, because of his Yi Jinli's status, few people dared treat him that way.Nonetheless, Yi Jinli only smiled at Ling Yiran as if he could sense her concern. He gave a look that suggested she need not worry.It was a relief to Ling Yiran.During dinner
"All right. All right. Yiran is the most filial," Grandma said with a smile.Filial? Ling Yiran's face showed a slight hint of sadness. If she were filial, she would keep her grandmother beside her and take care of her.However, she was now living with Jin. If she wanted to keep her grandmother beside her and take care of her, she would have to talk to Jin in advance and get his permission first."If you don't mind, you could ask Yiran to take you to Shen City. She could take care of you, Grandma," Yi Jinli's voice rang out of the blue.Ling Yiran was stunned and looked at Yi Jinli in surprise; she had not expected him to say such a thing.Grandma seemed surprised. Nevertheless, she said with a smile, "You're sweet, but I'm used to living here. Besides, I have my sons and daughter here. If I let my granddaughter take care of me, people will probably start gossiping. I'll visit you in Shen City when I get better."Grandma turned to Ling Yiran once more and said, "All right. You sh
He felt relaxed even though she was just sitting next to him.It was as if just by looking at her like that, he could be relieved from the daily strenuous tension he suffered from this dog eat dog world.Others only saw how glorious he was, but he knew that the higher he stood and the more money and power he had, the more people around him would try to manipulate him.It might seem glorious, but it was in fact dangerous. Any carelessness might take down the Yi family's vast empire.Therefore, he needed to be extremely careful in every step he took. Planning for ten steps ahead before taking one step was the norm for him. He would be so busy calculating every possibility that he forgot what it was like to relax.Maybe she was the only one who could give him that sense of relief.When the car pulled into the service station and Yi Jinli got out to buy water, Ling Yiran remained in the front passenger seat. She looked at the steering wheel.She still remembered the thrill of feelin
Yi Jinli was just about to hand over the water he had bought for Ling Yiran when he saw her pale and frail face. He quickly asked, "What's wrong? Do you feel unwell?"She shook her head. "I... I was just..." However, she seemed unable to utter a single word right now.His brows furrowed. There was hardly any blood on her face now. Her forehead was covered with a thin layer of sweat. One of her hands was clutching the steering wheel while her body trembled. There was fear in her dark eyes...It was like being in a panic."Just what?" he asked, putting the water bottle aside and laying his hand on her hand that was on the steering wheel. Little by little, he pulled her hand away from the wheel. "Don't be afraid. I'm here. No matter what happens, you needn't be afraid."His voice was so strong and firm in her ear.Ling Yiran closed her eyes sharply and took a couple of heavy breaths which gradually calmed the shivers in her body.It was all over. There was nothing to be afraid of.
Of course, what came along with the traditional medicine were candy and chocolate.Ling Yiran took her bitter traditional medicine, but it did not feel bitter at all. The traditional medicine was a kind of hope for her.Maybe if she was lucky, she might be able to have children of her own.Yi Jinli unwrapped a piece of chocolate and held it to Ling Yiran's mouth. Ling Yiran naturally opened her mouth to eat the chocolate that was in between his fingers.However, she accidentally ‘ate’ his fingers too.All at once, Ling Yiran tried to step back and get his fingers out of her mouth.However, his other hand instantly grabbed the back of her head while he stuck his fingers deeper into her mouth.Ling Yiran blushed, and now she could neither open her mouth nor shut it. There was chocolate in her mouth, which was melting with the temperature of her mouth."Is the chocolate sweet?" he muttered. His gorgeous voice was like a night wind blowing through the bamboo. There was a sense of i
His hand touched her cheek with great care. Then, he opened his thin lips and said in a husky, repressed voice, "Can you love me?"It sounded like begging. It was like he longed for it.She unconsciously licked her lips, making her lips look more delicate and alluring. She did not know how to answer him, and even for a moment there, it seemed as though she could not think. Her whole being was enveloped in his smell.Her beautiful face, black eyes, small nose, accompanied by her mouth that was moving and licking as if she was seducing him, made him more and more unable to suppress his desire.He wanted her, he wanted her so much!The thought grew stronger and stronger in his mind. When he faced her, his desire was like a beast that was about to break through the gates…His lips once again pressed against hers, only this kiss was more tender and lingering than the fierce and domineering kiss earlier.It was like he was trying to put his mark and leave his scent on her, making her
"Do... Do you know what you're doing?" A simple sentence like that escaped his mouth word by word after much difficulty—it was like squeezing toothpaste.Ling Yiran bit her lip. "I... I know."Her face was now pressed against his back, and the blanket that covered her fell to the ground. At this moment, she just wanted to follow her heart and tell him what she wanted to say.It was as if she had summoned up all her courage for this."I think I love you, Jin!" exclaimed Ling Yiran. Yes, she wanted to tell him what she really felt instead of staying silent when he asked her whether she loved him. She did not want to watch as his eyes were slowly replaced by gloom any longer.Did he know that her heart had pricked a little whenever he tried so hard to resist his impulse and yet still soothed her, saying that he would never do anything she did not want to?However, in his eyes, she was not in love with him."I don't know how much I love you, and I don't know to what extent, but I lo
Ling Yiran felt her face heating up when she thought about what happened last night.Although she was awake right now, she continued to keep her eyes closed. She was afraid that she would see Yi Jinli when she opened her eyes and feel extremely awkward.Furthermore, what should she say the first thing when she sees him to avert the awkwardness?Ling Yiran began to ponder these questions.However, before she could figure out a plan, a voice was heard. “Are you awake? If you are, there’s no need to keep your eyes closed. Or perhaps, you’re afraid to see me?”Ling Yiran’s body shuddered as she abruptly opened her eyes. The first thing that she saw was an extraordinarily handsome face... Yi Jinli’s face!Right now, his hand was resting on the side of the bed. His waist was bent forward, and his face was just inches away from hers as his warm breath blew on her skin.With that distance, she could even count the number of eyelashes he had.Those long and black eyelashes that complime