Yin Shujun remained expressionless. “Who said anything about matchmaking? He’s the manager of this resort. I just wanted you two to get acquainted. Once I leave tomorrow, you can go to him if you need anything.”
Yin Shuyang stared straight at her brother, one second, two seconds. Even though she knew he was lying, she still wore her usual sweet, gentle smile. “That’s good. I knew Brother wouldn’t force me to do something I don’t like.”
“I need to change now, Brother. Please step out.”
Yin Shujun turned and left.
Bo Tang was indeed the suitor he had introduced to Yin Shuyang. Whether it was family background, social status, or personal character, temperament, and abilities—he had thoroughly vetted him and found him trustworthy.
But his precious little sister just didn’t like him.
Even billion-dollar business deals had never given Yin Shujun such a headache.
She hadn’t rebelled during her teenage years, only to rebel now.
Marriage was a serious matter.
He couldn’t just stand by and watch Yin Shuyang enter the Xie family—a complicated household that devoured people without spitting out the bones.
The next day, Yin Shujun left for the capital.
Yin Shuyang followed her mother and, under Bo Tang’s guidance, toured the resort and spent a few days enjoying various activities together.
Grass sledding, horseback riding, barbecuing, camping, dancing, and more…
Her mother had a great time, and Yin Shuyang was in a good mood too.
But as soon as night fell, alone in her room, she started feeling down.
She missed Xie Guanlan so much!
After her shower, she leaned against the headboard and tentatively sent Xie Guanlan a message.
[Yin Shuyang: I miss you so much, and I still want to hug you, snuggle up to you~]
[Yin Shuyang: Brother thinks that if I don’t see you, I won’t like you anymore. That’s so not true! I super, super, super like you!]
[Yin Shuyang: You haven’t replied to my messages in so long. I’m really going to get lovesick, boohoo~]
[Yin Shuyang: Brother’s thoughts don’t represent mine. Can’t you listen to me instead of him? It’s not him you’re spending your life with!]
Unable to control her emotions, Yin Shuyang sent several messages in one go.
Finally, she added a cute sticker.
Sigh!
Probably another day of being left on read.
Xie Guanlan, you’re underestimating me!
This doesn’t even count as a test.
Not replying to messages is such childish behavior!
Once she returned to Li City, she would go straight to the Xie Group building to find him!
What Yin Shuyang regretted most now was not taking a photo of Xie Guanlan so she could look at it whenever she missed him.
“Wah…”
Yin Shuyang felt completely out of sorts, melting into a puddle on the bed. Suddenly, her phone rang with a video call notification.
Feeling lazy, she assumed it was Yin Shujun. She slowly sat up and picked up her phone, only to see that it was Xie Guanlan.
Instantly, she perked up and answered immediately.
On the other end, the lighting was dim and yellowish. Xie Guanlan lounged lazily on the sofa, his pale face now flushed with intoxication. His narrow eyes glanced dazedly at the screen before he tilted his head slightly and tugged at his tie. His long, slender fingers pulled open the black tie and casually undid three buttons.
The smooth, fluid series of movements sent Yin Shuyang into a spiral of excitement.
So handsome and alluring—she wanted to leap through the screen and throw herself into his arms, planting kisses all over him!
Suddenly, the camera shifted from his face to his body, then briefly panned toward the ceiling.
Yin Shuyang was stunned. Had Xie Guanlan accidentally tapped the video call button while reading her messages?
Well, this…
Ah…
Even though she could no longer see Xie Guanlan, she didn’t hang up the call.
Footsteps came from the other side, followed by the sound of running water.
Drunk, and taking a shower right after coming back—Xie Guanlan, aren’t you afraid of fainting in the bathroom?
So worried!
Why don’t I go in and keep him company~
(/ω＼)
At this moment, Xie Guanlan was standing naked under the shower, washing up. Can’t think too much about it, almost got a nosebleed.
After a while, the sound of water stopped.
Xie Guanlan, freshly showered, walked out. He picked up his phone from the table and was met with a pair of bright, lively eyes. When those sparkling amber eyes saw him, they lit up with a radiant, brilliant smile.
He had drunk a bit too much tonight. Before his shower, he seemed to have seen her message and had actually answered the video call.
“Xie Guanlan, don’t hang up, okay?”
The smile visibly faded from her face. The voice coming from the other end of the phone was still gentle and soft, sweet enough to drip honey. “Keep me company and talk with me, okay? You don’t have to say anything, just listen. If you don’t want to listen, that’s fine too. I’ll just look at you, okay?”
As soon as he saw her and heard her voice, Xie Guanlan found it impossible to refuse.
Xie Guanlan sat down. The collar of his black robe was looser than before, revealing a large expanse of cool, pale skin. His hair was damp, only roughly towel-dried and not blow-dried. His face, fresh from the shower, looked clean and clear, his features handsome and striking, yet his breathing was inexplicably heavy.
Yin Shuyang lay softly on the bed, her phone held close to her face. “Xie Guanlan, it’s the phone that’s protecting you. If you were like this in front of me, I’d definitely pounce on you and go mwah mwah mwah~”
Xie Guanlan, just out of the shower, lay there looking utterly at her mercy, too tempting for words.
Oh no!
Accidentally revealed my little pervy side again.
I’m not really like that.
I only want to be naughty with Xie Guanlan.
I have zero interest in other men.
Xie Guanlan’s voice was slightly hoarse from the alcohol. “Having fun?”
He sure knows how to change the subject.
I shouldn’t flirt with Xie Guanlan anymore—he doesn’t react at all.
Could he really be frigid~
It doesn’t matter if he’s frigid, as long as everything works.
I can take the initiative.
“It’s quite fun. If your work isn’t too busy, you should come and visit.” Yin Shuyang smiled sweetly. “I’ll be your tour guide.”
“Busy.”
The background of where he was staying looked like a hotel. “Are you on a business trip?”
“In the capital.”
In the capital!!
That’s so close!
I can get there quickly by high-speed rail.
Yin Shuyang asked sweetly, “Which hotel is it? The room’s decor looks really nice. I’d like to take my mom there next time I visit the capital.”
Xie Guanlan, still tipsy, wasn’t as cautious as usual. “I’ll send it to you in a bit.”
“Not in a bit, send it now! I’m afraid you’ll hang up and ignore me again…”
Even though he’s aloof, reserved, and keeps his distance from women, cold violence is not the way to go!
Xie Guanlan obediently sent her his location and even commented that the environment was indeed nice.
Xie Guanlan clearly has high standards—he wouldn’t stay somewhere if the environment wasn’t good.
Yin Shuyang stared at him happily. His robe was so loose—she really wanted to tug it down a bit, pull it aside.
Wanting to see his chest or something—that’s too naughty!
Yin Shuyang couldn’t bring herself to say it out loud, so she quietly admired Xie Guanlan’s breathtaking beauty.
I want to kiss his lips, kiss his neck, leave a hickey on his collarbone.
She really wasn’t usually like this—why did she have such suggestive thoughts the moment she saw Xie Guanlan?
Yin Shuyang even felt a bit ashamed.
He was such a cold and restrained man, yet she kept secretly fantasizing about him.
What a sin!
Xie Guanlan picked up the cup on the table and began drinking water. No droplets trickled down from the corner of his mouth, but his lifted jawline, the movement of his Adam’s apple as he swallowed, and his prominent collarbone—each detail stirred her.
Right now, she just wanted to fly to the hotel to find Xie Guanlan.