After finishing everything, Sun Mengjie turned to leave.
Suddenly, the door was forcefully flung open, and a dark figure rushed in from outside.
Sun Mengjie’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly clenched her fists, but before she could act, she was pinned down onto Lin Jingzhi’s bed.
A masculine scent hit her immediately.
“Get off!”
Sun Mengjie shouted sharply, throwing a punch.
However, before her fist could land, it was caught by a warm hand.
An expert!
Sun Mengjie reacted swiftly, her other hand striking out like lightning.
But to her surprise, that fist was also grabbed before it could connect.
She struggled fiercely, but the other party’s strength was overwhelming. She couldn’t break free and was firmly pinned beneath them, enraging her further. “Get off me!”
“Didn’t expect you to have such a fiery temper.”
Hearing that voice, Sun Mengjie froze.
“You’re Ye Qiu? Ye Qiu, you bastard, let me go now!”
Not only did Ye Qiu not release her, but he grinned cheekily and said, “It’s rare for us to have a moment alone together, and in such a setting. Don’t you think something should happen?”
“What do you want?” Sun Mengjie snapped. “I’m warning you, if you try anything, I’ll tell Lin Jie.”
“Do you think Lin Jie would care?”
After Ye Qiu said this, Sun Mengjie fell silent.
Indeed, would President Lin care?
No, she wouldn’t.
Ye Qiu had several women around him, yet Lin Jingzhi had never shown any signs of jealousy.
Sun Mengjie took a deep breath to calm herself, then asked coldly, “Ye Qiu, what exactly do you want?”
“What do you think?” Ye Qiu replied, pressing his face against hers.
In an instant, Sun Mengjie felt an itchy sensation on her face, as if thousands of ants were crawling over it. It was unbearable, and she roared, “Get off me!”
“What’s wrong, don’t you like me?” Ye Qiu said. “A handsome, capable man like me is a rare find these days.”
“Get lost, get off!”
Sun Mengjie yelled while thrashing violently, her emotions surging.
Ye Qiu sighed inwardly.
As expected, she had misandry, and it was severe.
He released her, stepped back two paces, and turned on the room’s lights.
Sun Mengjie was wearing a white silk nightgown. Though the floral pattern was a bit outdated, her swan-like slender neck, delicate collarbone, and long, fair legs were still captivating.
“What are you looking at?”
Sun Mengjie’s smooth, rosy face flushed with anger, her grape-like eyes blazing with fury.
Yet, in this state, she looked cuter than usual.
“Looking at you!” Ye Qiu said with a smile.
“Don’t look!” Sun Mengjie snapped fiercely. “Keep staring, and I’ll gouge your eyes out!”
“A beautiful woman is like a piece of art, pleasing to the eye.” Ye Qiu’s gaze roamed over her unabashedly, adding, “Sun Mengjie, how did I not notice before? You’re actually quite pretty, just…”
“Just what?” Sun Mengjie asked instinctively.
The moment the words left her mouth, she regretted it. Hmph, what’s there to talk about with this filthy man?
Besides, nothing good ever comes out of his mouth.
“Have you ever grown roses?” Ye Qiu asked an odd question—at least, it was odd for the moment.
“None of your business,” Sun Mengjie replied curtly.
“If you’ve grown roses, you’d know they’re beautiful, but without water, they wither quickly.”
“Women are like roses. Without a man’s nourishment, they’ll soon fade.”
“So, I think you need me.”
Ye Qiu spoke earnestly, his eyes still wandering over her.
This only deepened Sun Mengjie’s disgust.
“After all that, you’re trying to hit on me?” A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
This bastard, eating from his bowl while eyeing the pot. He’s got President Lin and Bai Bing, yet he’s still not satisfied and wants to make a move on me. I’ll castrate him one day.
Ye Qiu shook his head. “You’ve got it wrong. I’m not hitting on you—you’re the one who needs a man.”
“Lunatic!” Sun Mengjie cursed.
To her surprise, Ye Qiu said, “I’m not crazy, but you are sick.”
“You’re the sick one.”
“Why won’t you believe me? You really are ill,” Ye Qiu stressed.
“Get out—”
Sun Mengjie roared.
This man barged in at midnight, pinned her down, and now claimed she was sick. He must be out of his mind.
“Sun Mengjie, you seem to forget something. Even if someone’s leaving, it should be you,” Ye Qiu said with a laugh. “Don’t forget, this is Lin Jie’s room.”
“You—”
Sun Mengjie’s face turned livid with rage, her fists clenched tight, itching to punch Ye Qiu square in the face.
So infuriating!
All the men in the world are infuriating!
“You just wait.” She glared at him venomously before turning to leave.
“Did I say you could go?”
With a flash, Ye Qiu blocked the doorway, exuding a chilling aura.
Startled by his presence, Sun Mengjie stumbled back a few steps, alarmed. “What do you want?”
Ye Qiu’s face was expressionless as he said, “You’re asking me what I want? I should be asking you—why did you sneak into Lin Jie’s room while she’s away?”
“None of your business.” Though intimidated by his aura, Sun Mengjie didn’t back down verbally.
“Let me tell you, Lin Jie’s affairs are my affairs. Anyone who tries to harm her will end up dead without a burial.”
“I won’t harm President Lin…”
“Of course I know you won’t, or you’d already be a corpse.”
Ye Qiu’s gaze was piercing as he said to her, “I don’t care what your purpose is for staying by Lin Jie’s side, but I suggest you drop those unrealistic fantasies, or I’ll show you what I’m capable of.”
What’s that supposed to mean?
A warning?
Who do you think you are?
Sun Mengjie bristled with discontent and snorted. “Finished? If you’re done, step aside. A good dog doesn’t block the way.”
“I’m not finished.” Ye Qiu then asked, “How did you get that knife scar on your back?”
“How do you know about that?” Sun Mengjie’s head snapped up, her eyes locking onto Ye Qiu.
He didn’t answer.
She quickly pieced it together, fury igniting in her eyes as she shouted, “You bastard, you spied on me?”
“That’s not important. What matters is, if you tell me how you got that scar, I’ll help you remove it,” Ye Qiu said. “I guarantee your skin will be as good as new.”
“No need.” With that, Sun Mengjie stormed out in a huff.
Just then, the roar of a car engine echoed from downstairs.
Lin Jingzhi was back!
