Jian Yixue’s cheeks were slightly flushed, "Yan Yichen... you really are enough!" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Jian Mengyu glanced at her sister, chuckled softly, and whispered in Jian Yixue’s ear, "You two better be good to each other. But if he bullies you, don’t just endure it. Even without this man, us sisters can live well with our own hands!"

Jian Yixue was deeply moved and nodded with a smile.

Compared to herself, it was her sister who sacrificed the most for the Jian Family and for Jian Shengbao. Her sister didn’t go to school for many years and has been busy earning money for the family. Even her marriage was hastily arranged.

"Sister, your wedding..." Jian Yixue began, hesitating.

Her sister’s wedding was arranged by the family. It wasn’t for her happiness but for the dowry of two hundred thousand from the man’s family.

Jian Mengyu chuckled lightly, "I’ve decided not to marry. I told you, I’m living for myself from now on."

"Sister, whatever you do, I will support you!"

Jian Mengyu hugged her, winking playfully, "I should get going. You and he... mind your boundaries. Remember what I just told you."

"Mm."

Yan Yichen readily agreed, "Sister, it’s late and it’s not safe to take a taxi. I’ll have the driver take you back."

Jian Mengyu couldn’t refuse and, without acting coy, thanked him and got into the car to leave.

Yan Yichen then drove Jian Yixue back to the Yan Family.

He walked Jian Yixue to her room and gently ruffled her hair, "Good night."

"Good night."

Yan Yichen turned around, and the hesitant Jian Yixue suddenly ran forward, hugging him from behind.

Their proximity was so close that Yan Yichen could feel her little hands trembling slightly as they encircled his waist.

"Yan Yichen... thank you..."

Yan Yichen chuckled softly, his voice magnetic and warm, "You’re welcome, Ms. Jian."

Jian Yixue’s small face against his back, his broad and warm back somehow made her feel a sense of trust and reliance.

For a moment, they were speechless. Jian Yixue didn’t let go, and Yan Yichen didn’t move either.

The understanding they shared meant they both wanted to linger in this closeness a while longer.

When Jian Yixue’s small face rubbed against his back, Yan Yichen couldn’t resist turning around and pulling her into his arms.

Her cheek rested against his chest.

Thump, thump—

The man’s powerful heartbeat resonated in her ears.

Blush spread across Jian Yixue’s face as she softly asked, "Isn’t your heart beating a bit too fast?"

"Sorry." Yan Yichen looked helpless, "It always misbehaves when I see someone I like."

Those words made Jian Yixue’s pretty face heat up, wanting to retreat from his embrace, but her waist was firmly held by his strong hands.

"Hmm?" She tilted her face up, puzzled.

"Hold on a bit longer." His deep, husky voice whispered into her ear.

So... without much dignity, she stayed still.

Yan’s parents, secretly observing, smiled with comfort.

After a few minutes, Jian Yixue, overwhelmed with shyness, softly said, "Um... I’m a bit sleepy."

Knowing she just made an excuse, Yan Yichen still let her go, saying, "Get some rest early."

"Lower your head."

A bit puzzled, Yan Yichen thought she had something to say, and gently asked, "Hmm?"

The next moment, a kiss landed on his chin...