"If you wish to put me on a pedestal and then let me fall, you don't have to go through so much trouble. I'm already miserable. I'm just a sanitation worker with little money to my name and I was kicked out of my house. Or do you want me to kneel before Hao Meiyu's grave and ask for forgiveness? Or do you want me to take my life, a life for a life...""Enough!" He interrupted her. "She would rather believe I did these things to avenge Hao Meiyu and not that the fact that I like spending time with her?" He then continued, "Listen to me. Hao Meiyu is not worth me doing such things. All you have to do is stay by my side."As he spoke, he lowered his head to look at her hands that were clasped in his. "Although I've spent half a day rubbing her hands, they are still very cold."I know I lost my temper just now. It seems as if she can always trigger my emotions easily."The closer I am to her, the more my emotions are under her control. And yet, I can't help but get close to her.""I t

"So what if that's so? As long as I wish it, I can make her comparable to any noteable lady in the city!" Yi Jinli retorted."Don't forget how your father died!" Master Yi spat through ground teeth.Yi Jinli's gaze darkened. "I haven't forgotten. Even if I truly want to be with her, it doesn't mean that I will give her my life. I'm not my father. I won't die or live for a woman, let alone be controlled by a woman!""I'm always the one in control!"Master Yi huffed coolly. "You came to see me today just to say that?""No," Yi Jinli replied. "I want you to stay away from her!"Master Yi narrowed his eyes but kept a straight face as he angrily asked, "What do you mean by that? Are you threatening your grandfather? Can it be that this old man isn't as important as a woman?""Grandpa, I'm just telling you. It's not a threat," Yi Jinli said with a light chuckle. "I told you to stay away from her. No matter the relationship between me and her, you are to stay away from her. Of course,

"Noooo..." she screamed. She struggled against him arduously and yet no matter how much she wrestled, it was useless against him. Her face was flushed red and the skin under the open hospital gown was suddenly exposed to the cold air, causing goosebumps to appear. "Let go of me! Let go of me!"She felt panicked and frustrated.And yet, his manner was composed. His long fingers pressed against her wrists and with a smile, he said, "Sister, you can shout a little louder. There are bodyguards, nurses, and doctors on shift out there. They might be able to hear your screams but..."He paused and studied her with a burning gaze. "I can assure you, no one will come in and save you."Ling Yiran's body froze. "I know he's telling the truth. Even if I scream until my throat is sore, no one would dare to enter this ward."Because this man... is Yi Jinli!"She remained silent while he leaned forward, his lips pressing against her jaw, neck, and finally, he paused at her pretty collarbone, sp

In the past, Xiao Ziyi would be exhilarated to face Yi Jinli in such close proximity. But now, she couldn't wait to get out of the place."You're here," Yi Jinli said quietly.Xiao Ziyi put on a pitiful look and replied cautiously, "Mr. Yi, did you call for me for any specific reason?"Ling Yiran's expression was still confused. She did not know why Yi Jinli had made Xiao Ziyi come here.Yi Jinli smiled faintly and explained to Ling Yiran, "Sis, you still don't know about this, right? On the second night of the New Year, your friend, Qin Lianyi, had met Miss Xiao. She made things very difficult for your friend."Ling Yiran was stunned for a moment, but soon she figured out the reason. That day, when they were arguing in the mall, Qin Lianyi had spoken up for her. Xiao Ziyi knew that Qin Lianyi was her friend, so if she had met Qin Lianyi, she would most likely vent her anger on her.When XIao Ziyi heard Yi Jinli actually called Ling Yiran "Sis", her eyes had almost popped out."

However, Yi Jinli did not even bother to look at Xiao Ziyi. He just said to Ling Yiran, "Sis, what do you think? Is it enough?"At this point, no matter how much she resented Ling Yiran, Xiao Ziyi could only beg her for mercy."Ling Yiran, I... I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have treated your friend like that. I... I can apologize to your friend. Please, spare me."Ling Yiran looked at Xiao Ziyi, who was crying bitterly at this moment. She knew very well that she was begging for mercy because of Yi Jinli, not because of her.Seeing the state that Xiao Ziyi was in, she didn't have any sympathy for her at all. When she thought about how Qin Lianyi had been treated like this, she hated her even more, and she blamed herself as well.She would rather accept the humiliation herself instead of making Lianyi suffer.Qin Lianyi had already sacrificed so much for her. Ever since Ling Yiran was released from prison, she hadn't been able to make it up to Qin Lianyi even though she had suffe