Yan Xiuchen laid on his bed, staring at the ceiling of his room. He couldn't sleep at all. His mind played the events earlier and the feeling of Xiao Rufeng's body against his. He couldn't believe that she wanted someone like him.
He had been tense as hell earlier as he waited for Xiao Rufeng to come to her senses and realize that he wasn't the one she needed, but she didn't. To his surprise, she had shed tears instead, thinking that he didn't want her. She even made him feel emotions that were unfamiliar to him - such as jealousy and desire.
He had been so upset seeing her talking to Jin Qiu before. Although Yan Xiuchen had come to terms that he would spend his whole life in solitary, the thought of Xiao Rufeng being with another man disturbed him greatly.
And then she kissed him.. Kissed him!
Her lips tasted so sweet and soft, leaving Yan Xiuchen addicted to her. He liked the way she curled her hands in his hair and pressed her body against him as they continued to kiss. The softness of her body, the taste of her lips were too much for him to handle.
He had never thought that he'd have these. Even in his younger years, when he ached to be with a woman, looking at the reflection of his face was enough to remind himself of how repulsive he looked.
Xiao Rufeng would be his first in every aspect and he was thrilled to know that she wasn't repulsed by his appearance at all. However, Yan Xiuchen didn't want to raise his expectations towards her. He would be happy with what she was willing to give him and wouldn't ask for more.
However, being able to touch her was overwhelming and Yan Xiuchen had a hard time keeping his desire at bay. He'd felt an insane urge to kiss her, ravage her and he briefly wondered if Song Yiran's words bore some weight in this foreign instinct when he slid that box of condoms in the pocket of his coat.
Yan Xiuchen sat up and ran a hand over his face. He cursed Song Yiran for messing with his thoughts. He then glanced at the nightstand that hid the box of condoms from his eyesight. He supposed he should get rid of it. Just because he and Xiao Rufeng were together now, it didn't mean that he could have his way with her body.
No. He would rather keep his hands off her than disrespect her.
Yan Xiuchen wasn't sure what time he fell asleep, but the next time he opened his eyes, the sun was already up in the sky. He rolled on his side and looked at the empty space next to him. He glanced at the time and saw that it was ten in the morning and his phone was filled with notifications from his assistant and a message from Xiao Rufeng.
He couldn't stop the smile spreading on his lips as he re-read her message over and over again. It took him a moment before he decided it was time for him to start his day.
Ah, so last night wasn't a dream after all. Yan Xiuchen mused to himself. Every ounce of his being was now determined to protect her and make Xiao Rufeng happy.
He took a shower and dressed up, then went straight to the dining room to have his lunch. Elder Meng was waiting for him with that same teasing smile on his face, making Yan Xiuchen wonder if his old butler knew what transpired between him and Xiao Rufeng last night.
"Miss Xiao has already left for work. She said that you won't have to pick her up later because she has a prior engagement her manager had arranged for her to attend." His butler said as he served Yan Xiuchen's meal.
He briefly wondered if he should share the news with Elder Meng. Xiao Rufeng and his butler seemed to get along very well, and from what he heard, his house helpers had also taken a liking to her. Whether it was because she was a celebrity or because of her kindness, Yan Xiuchen wasn't surprised that she was able to win them over.
Yan Xiuchen nodded and ate his meal in silence. It's not even half a day but he was already missing her. Now, he felt like a ridiculous, lovesick fool waiting for her return, but for some reason, he didn't mind it at all.
"I called your assistant when you didn't come down in time." Elder Meng said. "He left the reports you needed in your office. Should I fetch them or will you go and see them yourself?" He suggested, but Yan Xiuchen shook his head.
"Don't bother. I'll see them myself." He replied. He already knew what kind of reports were waiting on his table.
It had been weeks since he threw Xiao Yunyao into a scandal and while the news was slowly ebbing away from the public eye, it didn't mean that she was safe from him. Xiao Yunyao had been pestering his assistant and secretaries for a word with him. He already knew what she wanted from him, but he had no plans on giving Xiao Yunyao an easy way out.
And then he remembered that he was about to meet her over dinner with Xiao Rufeng. He knew right then that he needed to do something to make sure Xiao Yunyao would never dare to scheme against his woman again.
His woman. Yan Xiuchen froze at the thought. They were already in a relationship, but it still felt surreal for him that Xiao Rufeng had just become his girlfriend and that she wanted him.
As expected, he hadn't heard from Xiao Rufeng all day. Her schedule must have been too busy and now that she had to attend sessions with her new doctor, courtesy of Su Xiaofei, Yan Xiuchen knew that the time he usually spent with her would be reduced.
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