After the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, the two of them tidied up a bit and cuddled on the sofa for a rest.

Hai Fu leaned against Li Yan and suddenly started to laugh.

"What's so funny?"

"According to Miss Zhang, Shiroyama Gou's daughter has something going on with you. I thought you'd be so weak in the knees after going to Beihai Country, but you came back still strong. Were you resting at home the day before and yesterday because you had weak knees and panda eyes?"

Hearing her tease, Li Yan was a bit flustered. Weak knees, yes, but that was because of that invincible cosplay on the night before he left, which he just couldn't resist. But after a few hours of sleep on the plane, he was much better.

"Weak knees, me? Do you want me to show you again what it feels like to be weak in the knees?"

"Enough, enough! I've had my fill. If we go again, how will I get out of here?" Hai Fu pleaded and explained why she was so eager today: "I'm probably due soon, so I've been particularly wanting it these days, and it's been a while since I've been with you. Besides, you came back two days ago and didn't even call me..."

Li Yan just realized that she had been waiting for him since two days ago, but he hadn't reached out to her until yesterday, and today.

He grinned wickedly and leaned close to Hai Fu's ear, "If that's the case, it should be a safe period. Do we still need to use condoms?"

Hai Fu rolled her eyes at him, "Better safe than sorry. Birth control pills can make women fat, cause spots, and disrupt their hormones, and emergency pills even more so. Besides, you've been at work all day; don't you care about hygiene?"

Li Yan chuckled, feeling a bit touched. Despite her joking about him having flings with others in the Future, she wasn't worried about him catching anything during his trip to Beihai Country.

"Mm, safety first, hygiene second," Li Yan said as he pulled out a prepared gift. It was originally in a box, but to make it more interesting, he secretly opened the box and took out the amethyst bracelet he prepared for her, slipping it quietly into her neckline while she wasn't paying attention.

"Stop being naughty. You've already torn my stockings. Don't wrinkle my clothes too; how am I going to leave later?" Hai Fu said, eyes closed, gently pushing his hand away.

A moment later, she noticed Li Yan's hand hadn't gone further in. Instead, something cool slipped into her cleavage...

Not knowing what it was, she couldn't help but ask, "What's this?"

"Haha, see for yourself." Li Yan gently tugged on it, letting it slide up and down, then released it, leaving the crystal bracelet nestled in the deep valley.

With Hai Fu's bust size, a small bracelet naturally wouldn't slip away, fully nestled in the cleft. But the sliding motion had startled her, reminding her of a little snake… Although she knew Li Yan wouldn't joke like that, she was a bit flustered and quickly retrieved it from her chest.

"Hmm?" In the dim light, seeing the amethyst bracelet in her hand, Hai Fu was a bit surprised. "For me?"

"Option A: I've never given you a gift, so I specially bought a small one for you; Option B: I missed you when I was in Beihai Country, so I bought you a gift before coming back; Option C: I felt guilty for not finding you immediately after returning, so I bought a gift to make up for it. Option D: All of the above."

Hai Fu couldn't help but scold with a laugh, "Smooth talker! I'm not a little girl who can be easily swayed by small gifts and sweet words. You should use this trick on the younger girls!"

"Don't want it? If you don't, then I'll..."

"Who said I didn't want it? I'm saying I can't be bribed, not that I won't accept it." Hai Fu was clearly pleased because she felt Li Yan mostly viewed her as a partner for physical needs. But this gift made her realize she had a place in his heart, perhaps even as a lover! "It's just a bit gross, putting it in that spot..."

"Haha..." Li Yan laughed heartily, "I didn't really put it there; what's so gross about it?"

Because the whole floor outside was quiet, it was fine for the two of them to talk softly while cuddling. But his loud laughter emphasized the silence around them. When the passion had run its course, and the flames of excitement subsided, Hai Fu's courage diminished a bit. The thought of being discovered having an affair in the office made her question how she could continue to work at the company or face anyone there.

She looked up and gave Li Yan a kiss, speaking earnestly, "I really like the gift. It's getting late; you should head back first!"

She then put the bracelet on, smiled, and said, "I'll wear it all the time!"

Li Yan looked outside, understanding her worries, he nodded, got up, tidied himself, and they left one after the other.

...

Li Yan estimated that today Zhang Yurong would be the first to arrive home again, but when he returned, Zhang Yurong still hadn't come back. This made him a little puzzled because he left later than usual, and Zhang Yurong's car was no longer in the parking lot.

When he asked Yue Yao, she replied, "Yurong called me; she said she's going to a meeting, and will come home after dinner, and asked us to eat first."

"A meeting?" Li Yan smiled wryly, "I mean... who is really her husband, you or me? She tells you everything, but doesn't tell me anything."

This made Yue Yao pause, then she chuckled lightly, "What? Are you jealous of me? Should I pack up and leave then? So you won't be unhappy."

Li Yan gave her a sidelong glance, "Just bickering! Hmph, you've become more unruly. Last night you wanted to mess with me, now you're deliberately arguing with me!"

Yue Yao knew he was joking, and she was joking too. But now she wasn't sure if he was serious. Having lived here for a while, she must match this identity; the current "Yue Yao" is the close friend of his wife, so she can't be too close, nor too respectful. She's adapted to this identity, but is unsure how Li Yan feels, as she originally was absolutely obedient and respectful to him.

Seeing her look over without speaking, Li Yan realized she misunderstood and beckoned with his finger, "Come here."

Yue Yao obediently went over and sat beside him but kept a certain distance. In her mind, she recalled the scene of being kissed by him in the morning, fearing he might do it again, which, if seen by Mrs. Liu and told to Zhang Yurong...

"Look into my eyes..." Li Yan didn't hold her or kiss her, just sincerely looked at her. They had such rapport that they didn't need verbal communication, just a glance to understand each other's thoughts, and some things were better left unsaid.

"Do you understand?"

"Uh..." Yue Yao felt a little flustered.

Li Yan, afraid of her misunderstanding, directly said, "Queen, whatever you do for me, I know it all; I know everything you've sacrificed for me too; but I hope you're not just living for me, consider yourself as well, alright?"

Yue Yao didn't answer, but her eyes had betrayed her heart: As long as you're well, I'm happy! Therefore, for you, it's for me...

Understanding her thoughts left Li Yan speechless, after a while, he sighed softly, "I understand too. But for my part? I don't want you to be loyal only to me, the best partner, I hope you can pursue your own happiness, just like you, if you're happy, I'm happy too!"

No words of love...

No need for expressions of love between them, it was a seamless unity of emotion.

At this moment, they understood each other's thoughts, like an old song lyric: As long as you live better than I do, die earlier than I...

After a silent exchange, Yue Yao chuckled lightly, "Do you really think that way? My happiness and joy can only be given by one person. If I want to pursue it, I'd have to take him away, but he has a wife, a lover, what then?"

"Well... ahem, ahem... let's eat first!" Li Yan, how could he not understand she meant him? But what could he say? If you take him away, he'd abandon his wife and lover? Clearly not, he can't do without either.

Seeing his awkwardness, Yue Yao continued to smile softly, "If I pursue and take him, he might be happy for my happiness, but he'd be sad for losing other women. If he's sad, I won't be happy either. Such a vicious cycle, isn't it better as it is now? I try to help him foster feelings and let him be happy, and I will be happy too because he is happy..."

"You're such a fool..." Li Yan smiled wryly, feeling a bit hoarse.

Yue Yao, however, didn't feel sadness, she just spoke softly, "She has been a fool for a long time already... This fool's greatest wish is to stay by someone's side, just as a fool, just as long as the fool isn't kicked away... and she'll only be a fool for him."

Li Yan felt a bit of a tingling in his nose, sniffed slightly, reached over naturally and held her hand, and tried to joke to ease the atmosphere, "The Queen in 'Their' organization says such things, so dramatic, so lacking in threat..."

"Hehe... the King in 'Their' organization, trapped by love, equally unbelievable, isn't it?"

The two exchanged smiles, between them, there was already the most mystical connection and communication.

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