7
The devastating power of a handsome guy saying sweet nothings to me was just too much.
I had to wash my face with cold water three times before the heat finally subsided.
Once I calmed down, I suddenly realized the consequences:
"System, it's over! If I miss this chance, I won't be able to escape ever again. What should I do?"
The system paused for a moment, then suggested:
"How about we change our approach?"
"Don't try to run away yourself. Instead, make Xie Huai Yan so fed up with you that he can't stand it anymore and kicks you out."
I froze. "Huh⦠Is that even possible?"
The system confidently patted its chest. "Trust me, I've traveled far and wide and seen countless men. I understand men better than you do!"
"Men hate clingy, overly controlling women the most."
"All you need to do is unleash your full potential as a troublemakerâmake a scene non-stop, act unreasonable, and irritate him. I guarantee that in just a few days, he'll throw you out!"
That sounded incredibly logical.
So, I nodded firmly.
"Great idea!"
...
The next evening, Xie Huai Yan came back five minutes late.
He walked inside, loosening his tie with one hand, a faint air of languid exhaustion hanging around him.
Perfect opportunity!
The system said that causing trouble when a man is tired has twice the effect with half the effort.
So, I immediately sprinted toward him and threw myself into his arms.
I tilted my head up and started bawling.
Xie Huai Yan froze for a second. Then he carefully wiped my tears with his fingers. "What's wrong?"
Choking on my sobs, I grabbed the collar of his shirt.
"Honey, do you have someone else outside?"
Through teary eyes, I saw Xie Huai Yanâs eyebrows arch ever so slightly. "Hmm?"
"I donât care, I donât care!"
"You came back so late today. You mustâve gone out to find someone else. You donât want me anymore!"
I squeezed out more tears, thinking of the saddest moments of my life, desperately trying to look like a heartbroken, hopeless love-brain.
But just then, something warm suddenly touched my face.
Puzzled, I turned my head to look.
And then I couldnât cry anymore.
Xie Huai Yan held up a beautifully packaged bag of pastries, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness.
"I told you your memory is bad, but you still won't believe it."
"Didnât you keep complaining about wanting to try the new pastries a few days ago? Their shop finally opened today, so I was a bit late."
I froze.
Only then did I rememberâthere was a newly opened dessert shop a few days ago. I heard the chef is of world-class caliber and has extremely high standards for food quality, making only five portions a day.
Back then, I had casually mentioned wanting to try it. I never thought it would actually happen.
Yet, unexpectedly, Xie Huai Yan had actually bought it for me.
I clutched my chest, trying to suppress my inexplicably racing heartbeat.
No! I canât fall for this handsome-guy trap!
My gaze shifted, and I suddenly spotted a trace of red on Xie Huai Yan's collar. At last, I found another opportunity.
"Wait a minute, whatâs this on your shirt?"
My fighting spirit reignited.
Excited, I stood on my tiptoes and yanked open his collar.
"Why is there a lipstick mark on your collar?"
When I started tugging at his shirt, Xie Huai Yanâs ears turned a little red.
It wasnât until he heard my words that he came back to his senses. He lowered his head and glanced indifferently at the collar.
Then, he reached out with his slender, well-defined fingers and lightly pressed them against my lips.
The words stuck in my throat.
Just as I was about to ask what he was doing, I heard Xie Huai Yanâs slightly hoarse voice close to my ear:
"Itâs your lipstick mark."
"It smudged this morning when you gave me a good morning kiss. I didnât want to wipe it off."
8
My face turned red in an instant.
Although Xie Huai Yan was a crazy villain, as a boyfriend, he truly was the perfect presence who could provide a great sense of security to his partner.
There was simply nothing for me to criticize.
So, stumbling over my words, I tried to explain myself:
"Honey, don't think I'm annoying. I just have really low security. I want you to always stay by my side, to only have eyes for me. That's why I got a little emotional..."
"Okay."
Xie Huai Yan interrupted me.
With a flick of his long, slender fingers, he somehow produced a pair of silver handcuffs.
The smile on his lips was as gentle and refined as jade, yet under the dim lighting, it appeared disturbingly twisted and obsessive.
"In that case, let's lock ourselves together and never part. Okay, baby?"
My expression froze instantly, and I instinctively took a step back.
...This has to be a joke, right?
Why would a normal person carry handcuffs around with them?
But Xie Huai Yan's expression didn't look like he was joking. Slowly and deliberately, he advanced toward me step by step.
His tone was soft, yet every word seemed to press directly on my heart.
"You were so forward tonight. Should I take that as you really missed me?"
I was just about to argue, but the next moment, he had already pinned me against the wall and leaned down to kiss me deeply.
His scorching breath ignited everything in an instant.
Xie Huai Yan's unique scent, warmth, and touch... just like that, they invaded my world with overwhelming force.
I struggled to breathe and had no choice but to tilt my head back.
Then, I heard a sharp "click," and a cold sensation wrapped around my wristâhe had locked me in handcuffs.
Xie Huai Yan leaned close to my ear and whispered:
"Don't worry, baby. We will never be apart."