Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 272 - 136: Terrifying Moment, Li Yuan is Scared Stiff_3

Chapter 272: Chapter 136: Terrifying Moment, Li Yuan is Scared Stiff_3

Being alone makes one prone to overthinking, and overthinking, in turn, makes it easy to spot flaws.

It’s a pity time flies so fast. I haven’t completed my business plans yet. Otherwise, keeping them all busy would have been much better.

Li Yuan mumbled to himself and then sent another message.

"Bai, I’ll try to get back as soon as possible. If you’re not busy, you can start looking online to see what kind of car you like. We can go pick it up in the next couple of days."

Bai Weixi replied, "Hubby, are you going to buy a car?"

Li Yuan chuckled. "Not just for me. I’m buying one for you too."

Bai Weixi responded happily, "Hubby, I won’t need a car at university. You work so hard to earn money. Just buy yourself a runabout. I can ride with you."

Li Yuan was somewhat surprised. He noticed that Bai Weixi wasn’t particularly materialistic now. Had she changed? Or was she just hiding it really well?

Li Yuan was a bit puzzled.

Whatever. It’s even better if she doesn’t want one. I’d basically get to enjoy it for free, which is even more satisfying.

Li Yuan replied, "Well, take a look at what kind of car you’d like anyway. An SUV would be best; the roads back home aren’t great, so you’ll need something spacious. As for the brand, at the very least it should be from BBA..."

Bai Weixi asked in confusion, "Hubby, what is BBA? And what’s an SUV? I don’t really know much about cars."

Li Yuan was at a loss for words and explained briefly, "BBA is short for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. That’s the standard version. There’s also a more upscale version, with brands like Bentley, Bugatti... Never mind. If you don’t understand, just search online. Don’t ask me about everything. I can’t talk right now, I’m busy. I might not come home tonight..."

Li Yuan also sent messages to Zhong Tingyue and Jiang Zhiyu.

Relationships always require patient maintenance, anything to delay the inevitable explosion for as long as possible.

In the bedroom, Xia Zhijin was reading. Whenever she was alone, she studied seriously, taking notes, highlighting important points, and memorizing everything with great care. Li Yuan had told her he was busy with company matters and writing his novel, so he didn’t have much time to study. The final exams depended entirely on her. She studied hard because this was the only area where she felt she could help him.

While reading, Xia Zhijin’s thoughts drifted to her hometown, her grandmother, and her younger brother. She wondered if they were thinking about her, too. Li Yuan had promised to accompany her back to Shancheng for the National Day holiday, but seeing him so busy every day, she felt reluctant to bring it up.

I miss Grandma and Ningning so much. I’ll be able to see them soon. I wonder if Grandma’s health has improved, if Ningning has grown taller, and if his grades have slipped. I sent ten thousand yuan home last time; Grandma and Ningning should have received it by now. The road in the mountains should be almost repaired. I really, really want to go home.

With a smile of longing on her face, Xia Zhijin occasionally glanced toward the study next door. The faint sound of Li Yuan typing on his keyboard reached her, tugging at her heartstrings...

As time passed, Xia Zhijin grew sleepy, but she fought against the fatigue, waiting for Li Yuan. He was working so hard, and she wanted to be there with him.

Suddenly, Li Yuan, clad in pajamas, came in, slid into bed, and immediately wrapped his arms around her.

He chuckled. "Zhijin, I was just writing and finishing today’s update. Sorry to keep you waiting."

Xia Zhijin curled up shyly in Li Yuan’s arms and whispered softly, "Waiting for you is always worth it."

Li Yuan’s heart skipped a beat. He looked at this precious girl and couldn’t resist ruffling her hair. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Zhijin, I’ve already booked the tickets. On October 3rd, we’ll go back to Shancheng together to visit Grandma and Ningning."

Hearing that Li Yuan had already booked the tickets, Xia Zhijin’s eyes lit up with surprise and sweetness.

He remembered. He remembered he was going to take me home.

At that moment, Xia Zhijin’s heart was so touched it felt like it would melt.

"Thank you, Li Yuan."

Li Yuan smiled and lifted Xia Zhijin’s head. In the dim glow of the nightlight, her beauty seemed unreal, almost dreamlike, and he couldn’t resist kissing her...

"Mmm... Mmm... Li... Li Yuan..."

While stealing kisses, Li Yuan said authoritatively, "Call me hubby."

Xia Zhijin’s heart raced, and she shyly replied, "H-Hubby."

Li Yuan gave a wicked smirk. "That’s my good girl. From now on, you have to call me hubby when we’re alone, understand?"

Xia Zhijin murmured an embarrassed "Mhm."

With another chuckle, Li Yuan devoted himself to her passionately.

Although it wasn’t their first kiss, Xia Zhijin’s response was still quite clumsy, just as the lyrics of a song described: *If you’d be willing to peel away the layers of my heart, one by one...*

Before long, she had completely surrendered, lying bare in Li Yuan’s arms. Her whole body was curled up as she tried with all her might not to make a sound.

Li Yuan chuckled mischievously. "Zhijin."

Xia Zhijin’s cheeks were crimson. With a hazy look in her beautiful eyes, she stared at Li Yuan, clenched her teeth tightly, and whispered, "No... we can’t... Zixia is next door."

Li Yuan laughed. "It’s fine. Zixia is already sound asleep by now."

Xia Zhijin just shook her head slightly, forcing herself to stay quiet.

After a while, Li Yuan whispered in her ear, "Zhijin, I’m feeling a bit... tense."

Li Yuan looked at Xia Zhijin, now curled up and fast asleep in his arms, and his heart ached a little for her. But her period had come these past couple of days. He could only temporarily restrain the restlessness in his heart...

He checked the time. It was already one o’clock in the morning.

After a moment’s thought, Li Yuan quietly got out of bed and went to the bathroom for a cold shower to cool himself down. Then, he got dressed, put on his AJ4 basketball shoes, glanced at the sleeping Xia Zhijin, grabbed the Audi keys, and carefully closed the door. He hurried to the parking lot.

He floored the gas pedal, and the Audi A8, which he had rented for another week, sped toward Emerald Mansion.

Upon arriving at Emerald Mansion, Li Yuan impatiently got into the elevator and went up to the apartment.

Heh heh, Bai’s period just ended. The next couple of days should still be her safe period.

He carefully opened the door without turning on the lights. Using only the faint glow from his phone, he prepared to slip into the bedroom to give Bai Weixi a surprise. He glanced at the master bedroom door, which was ajar. Bai Weixi was already asleep. In the moonlight, he could see the vague outline of a figure on the bed.

Li Yuan gave a wicked grin, turned off his phone, and, without even changing his shoes, crept toward the bed. He slipped his hand under the blanket and felt a body in silky pajamas, as smooth as jade. He didn’t hold back.

Suddenly, he felt that something was wrong.

A chill ran down his spine. His memory was excellent. This sensation... it was clearly different from any of the four girls.

Something’s off. Who is this in the bed? I’m in the right house, aren’t I?

Li Yuan’s scalp tingled.

Seemingly disturbed by the movement, the person on the bed turned over, swatted at his hand, and mumbled sleepily, "Bai, why are you touching me?"

Hearing this voice, Li Yuan was scared out of his wits. He knew that voice all too well. Who else could it be but Bai Weixi’s best friend, Wang Yuchen?

So, I just groped the wrong person? Li Yuan’s scalp prickled. He carefully withdrew his hand, holding his breath, terrified of waking Wang Yuchen.

This was a huge mess.

His heart pounded wildly as he crouched by the bed, daring not to move.

Bai Weixi, half-asleep, heard Wang Yuchen’s question and responded groggily, "Yuchen, what are you talking about?"

Wang Yuchen, still heavy with sleep, muttered, "You just touched me..."

"No, I didn’t," Bai Weixi replied, confused.

"You didn’t?" Wang Yuchen turned over, yawned, and mumbled, "Maybe I imagined it. Ah, I’m so sleepy. Going back to sleep."

Li Yuan, hiding beside the bed, listened with his heart in his throat, not daring to even breathe. He waited there for more than ten minutes. Only when he was sure both Wang Yuchen and Bai Weixi were sound asleep did he slowly let out a sigh of relief.

He was about to tiptoe out of the room when a thought suddenly made him stop.

I came all this way. It would be a pity to leave just like that.

He carefully moved to the other side of the bed, where Bai Weixi was sleeping.

Li Yuan’s body trembled slightly. He felt an exhilarating nervousness as his adrenaline surged and his heart pounded.

He reached out his hand and slipped it under the blanket once more.

There we go, Li Yuan thought. This time, it’s the right one.