Chapter 696: Chapter 696 Time to Sleep
Lu Qixi always felt that, to him, she was just a burden. His actions were all aimed at making this burden as obedient as possible, to avoid causing him trouble. As for what she actually did or achieved, he didn’t care.
In the past four years, they hadn’t interacted much, and each meeting was dominated by this man’s unilateral commands or scolding. She had no choice but to accept. Original content can be found at nοvelfire.net
That’s why she increasingly resisted and outright opposed his arrangements, despite ultimately being defeated by her own inner weakness and desire.
“I indeed don’t pay attention,” Ning Yichen said with a light smile, “but you are different.”
“What’s different about me?” Lu Qixi asked, feigning calm, yet her hands involuntarily clenched tight.
“If I don’t even know what you are doing, how can I help you achieve your ideals?” the man said calmly.
Lu Qixi was silent for a moment before asking, “Ning Yichen, do you regret having ever bothered with someone as troublesome as me? Do you think it would have been better if I hadn’t brought you back home that time?”
“Of course not,” he said, giving her a strange look. “Do you think I help you out of guilt?”
“…Isn’t it?” Lu Qixi’s voice was soft.
“It’s not,” he stated coldly. “Because you are indeed very talented. I like listening to your singing.”
In fact, he couldn’t remember when it started, but when he felt particularly stressed, he would play her songs. Her clear and ethereal voice filled his study.
Whenever that happened, he found a peculiar calm descend upon him.
Lu Qixi was taken aback and couldn’t help but stare at his profile.
“What’s wrong?” he turned to look at her.
Lu Qixi shook her head, her smile somewhat peculiar. “Nothing… just a bit shocked, you’ve never told me this before.”
So it was because of her voice… this reason satisfied her more than enough.
At least it wasn’t out of guilt, not because of debt…
“You also never asked me,” Ning Yichen said, suddenly grabbing the remote and turning off the TV.
The room suddenly became quiet.
“What are you doing?” Lu Qixi’s voice tightened, a premonition forming.
Ning Yichen reached out, pulling her into his arms, his husky voice reaching her ears: “It’s time to sleep.”
Lu Qixi’s body stiffened. Her heart pounded violently, and she suddenly felt dizzy.
When the man gently bit her ear, she felt as if her head would explode!
“…Wait a second.” She breathed heavily, her hands pressing against his chest.
“Hmm?” His voice sounded displeased.
“I…” Lu Qixi found herself unable to find any excuse to refuse.
She suddenly regretted agreeing to his absurd request today on a whim!
Ning Yichen waited a couple of seconds for her response but, losing patience, grasped her hands, ready to kiss her.
Just then, the room was filled with the urgent ring of a cellphone.
“A call!” Lu Qixi exclaimed loudly, pointing at his coat, “Yours.”
Ning Yichen gave her a restrained look, but he had to stop and took out his phone.
Lu Qixi saw the name on the screen, her heart contracting slightly.
It was a woman’s name.
“Hello,” Ning Yichen answered, his tone patient, “What’s up?”