His face was breathtakingly handsome, as if carved by a divine chisel into a perfect masterpiece. In his peaceful slumber, he lacked the usual untamed coldness. This version of him appeared even more handsome and flawless. If one wasn't careful, it would be easy to fall for his beauty.
Chu Lingzhi furrowed her brows, thinking of Li Meirong, and gritted her teeth in hatred. She pulled back the covers and carefully got out of bed. She planned to dress and leave, to avoid the awkwardness of facing Nangong Yeyan when he woke up. But the moment she moved, she was pulled back down.
Nangong Yeyan wrapped his arm around her, pulling her back to lie down. "Master Nangong, please let me go." Chu Lingzhi looked at him, her tone displeased. The man didn't open his eyes, his voice low, "Sleep a little longer." "If you want to sleep, sleep here all you want. I need to go back." Chu Lingzhi struggled to sit up.
Outside, the sky was faintly brightening. She had to go back, or Chu Junyu would start worrying about her. Strange—she hadn't been home all night, and that kid hadn't called her? She reached for her phone, but Nangong Yeyan wouldn't let her get up. He held her tighter, his tone teasing, "Sleep a little more." "I can't sleep!" she struggled fiercely.
Nangong Yeyan opened his eyes, their depths like a whirlpool, unfathomable. He looked at her, his gaze profound. Her angry expression was quite adorable. She could be pure, she could be alluring. She could be shy, she could be passionate. His long fingers lightly tapped her nose, "Aren't you tired?" "Not tired!" Chu Lingzhi's face flushed red. "I saved your life." "Thank you!" "Just two words?" "Thank you very much!" Chu Lingzhi gritted her teeth.
Nangong Yeyan smiled faintly, "Still not enough." "What do you want?" Chu Lingzhi glared at him. Was he going to demand she take responsibility? "I want..." Nangong Yeyan raised an eyebrow, feigning thought, "Let me think." Chu Lingzhi rolled her eyes. What a boring man. "Stay by my side and be my woman." "I'm a woman with a child, Master Nangong. If you want a woman, you can find a beautiful one who hasn't given birth." Chu Lingzhi pressed her hands against his firm, muscular chest, trying to push him away. "You're much purer than them." "And if I refuse?"
Nangong Yeyan chuckled softly, "I won't allow it." "This is coercion, forcing a woman against her will. Master Nangong, this doesn't suit a city lord like you." "Whether it suits me or not is for me to decide."