Why didn't you tell me earlier that my little sister is still waiting for me?

The other two women left, leaving Mi Duo alone. Looking at the empty room, Mi Duo muttered with tears in her eyes: "How could these two people be so disloyal and leave me alone like this..."

She cautiously glanced at Lin Bufan who was getting dressed, and said weakly, "Boss... if I said I also have something to take care of, would you believe me?"

The other two women had left, leaving Mi Duo alone. Looking at the empty room, Mi Duo thought to herself, "How could these two people be so disloyal and leave me here all alone..."

She looked at Lin Bufan cautiously and said tentatively, "Boss, if I say I have something to deal with, would you believe me?"

Lin Bufan looked at her with a half-smile: "You are my secretary, do you think I should believe it?"

Mi Duo immediately clasped her hands together and begged for mercy pitifully: "Boss, I was wrong! I really know I was wrong!"

Lin Bufan naturally knew what Mi Duo was afraid of, so he waved his hand and said, "Alright, stop worrying. If the three of you were all together, you might have given me the urge to challenge you. But now that two of you are gone, you're no different from chickens and dogs. I won't bully a weak woman like you."

Although she wanted to refute and say that she was not a small-time chicken or a dog, but after thinking about Lin Bufan's brutality in the past few days, Mi Duo could only nod and kowtow: "Yes, yes, boss, you are right! I am just a small-time chicken and a dog, not worth your effort!"

Lin Bufan was amused by Mi Duo's servile appearance and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Okay, hurry up and get up. I'll help you move today."

"Moving?!" Mi Duo was surprised. "Moving what?"

Lin Bufan raised his eyebrows: "Nonsense, how could I, Lin Bufan, let my woman live in someone else's house? And the other party is a man."

Mi Duo was stunned for a moment, then realized that Lin Bufan was talking about her living in Lei Yiming's house.

Afraid that Lin Bufan would misunderstand, Mi Duo immediately waved her hands and explained anxiously: "Afan, don't misunderstand! Lei Yiming and I are just friends! He's like... like my brother. We grew up together, and he never had those kinds of thoughts about me!"

Lin Bufan buttoned his shirt slowly, a faint smile on his lips: "Did I say anything?"

"You, what did you mean by that just now..." Mi Duo's eyes turned red with anxiety: "I really am innocent with Lei Yiming! If you don't believe me, I will call him right now to confront him!"

Lin Bufan reached out and rubbed Mi Duo's head, his tone gentle: "Silly girl, when did I say I didn't trust you? I just think that we are not without conditions, so why should we cause trouble to others? This has nothing to do with who Lei Yiming is or what relationship he has with you."

Mi Duo blinked her big eyes, still feeling a little uneasy: "But..."

"Besides," Lin Bufan suddenly leaned close to Mi Duo's ear and lowered his voice, "Do you think that with my conditions, I need to worry about you being snatched away by someone else? If Lei Yiming really had that ability, you wouldn't still be..."

Mi Duo's face flushed red all the way to her ears, and she punched Lin Bufan in shame and anger: "Hateful! Stop talking!"

Lin Bufan laughed heartily and hugged Mi Duo into his arms: "Okay, hurry up and pack your things. I'll take you to see our new home later."

Although Lin Bufan was a bit overbearing, Mi Duo did not dislike it. In fact, this possessiveness made her feel inexplicably at ease.

When the two arrived at the warehouse-turned-residence where Lei Yiming was renting, they saw him pacing anxiously at the door from a distance. Seeing Lin Bufan's car stop, Lei Yiming rushed over in two steps.

"Fatty! What did you mean on the phone?" Lei Yiming grabbed Mi Duo, who had just gotten out of the car, and said in a panic, "Why are you moving out of here?"

Mi Duo gently broke free from Lei Yiming's hand and leaned closer to Lin Bufan: "Lei Yiming, I have found a job and can afford to live on my own. I can't always trouble you."

"Trouble? Do we even need to talk about that between us?" Lei Yiming was so anxious that he grabbed his hair. His eyes swept over Lin Bufan standing beside him, and his tone suddenly became sharp: "Did he force you to do that? I knew this kid had bad intentions!"

Lin Bufan put his hands in his pockets and looked at Lei Yiming with a half-smile: "Doctor Lei, you have to provide evidence when speaking. Mi Duo is an adult and she has the right to decide where to live."

Lei Yiming sneered, "Stop pretending to be a good guy here! Mi Duo is naive and ignorant. I know exactly what a playboy like you is planning!"

Seeing this, Mi Duo quickly stood between the two of them and said, "Stop arguing! Lei Yiming, moving out is my own decision. It has nothing to do with Afan."

Then, Mi Duo took a deep breath and looked at Lei Yiming seriously: "I really appreciate your care during this period, but I can't always rely on you."

Lei Yiming opened his mouth, but ultimately just slumped his shoulders dejectedly: "Alright... since you've made up your mind." He turned and pushed open the iron door of the warehouse, his voice muffled: "I haven't touched your things, you can pack them up yourself."

The interior of the warehouse has been converted into a loft-style residence. Although it is not very exquisite, it has a large space.

Lin Bufan stood at the door and didn't go in, leaving Mi Duo some space to clean up. Lei Yiming leaned against the wall, looking at Mi Duo with a complicated look.

"You'd better be nice to her." Lei Yiming suddenly lowered his voice and said to Lin Bufan, "If I find out that you bully her, I won't forgive you."

After hearing what Lei Yiming said, Lin Bufan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a playful smile: "Doctor Lei, you said you can't forgive me? Then what can you do? In terms of power, you can't compare with me; in terms of financial resources, you are even worse off; even if you fight..." He looked up and down at Lei Yiming's barely strong body: "Are you sure you can beat me?"

Lei Yiming was choked by these words, his face turned red, his fists clenched so hard that they made a creaking sound, but he couldn't say a word.

Seeing this, Lin Bufan reached out and patted Lei Yiming's shoulder, his tone suddenly softening: "Don't worry, I'll treat Mi Duo well. She won't suffer any grievances while following me." After a pause, he added meaningfully, "As for you...it's best not to contact her again. After all, an ex should be as quiet as the dead, right?"

After a pause, Lin Bufan seemed to have thought of something and suddenly said "Oh": "Oh, by the way, you two are not even exes!"

"You!" Lei Yiming raised his head suddenly, his eyes burning with anger. "Mi Duo and I have been friends for twenty years. Why do you want to end our friendship just like that?"

"Because she is my woman now." Lin Bufan's eyes suddenly turned cold: "Lei Yiming, don't think I don't know what you are thinking. Put away your inappropriate thoughts as soon as possible. This will be good for you, me, and Mi Duo!"

At this moment, Mi Duo came out of the inner room dragging a suitcase. Noticing the tense atmosphere between the two, she asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"

Lin Bufan instantly put on a gentle smile and naturally took the box from Mi Duo's hand: "It's okay, Doctor Lei just told me to take good care of you." Then he put his arm around Mi Duo's shoulders: "Have you packed everything?"

Mi Duo nodded and looked at Lei Yiming hesitantly: "Um... I'm leaving. You... take care of yourself."

Lei Yiming forced a smile, his voice dry: "Well, call me anytime if you have anything."

Lin Bufan jokingly replied, "Now that she has a boyfriend like me, Mi Duo will definitely call me if anything happens. Doctor Lei, don't worry. You should just focus on yourself. I heard from Mi Duo that you often bring different women back home. This is not good. It's better for you to find a stable one!"

Lei Yiming was so angry at Lin Bufan's words that his face turned pale, but he had no way to refute him. He could only watch Lin Bufan hug Mi Duo and leave, his fists clenched white.

In the car, Mi Duo twisted her fingers nervously: "Afan, did you and Lei Yiming have a fight just now?"

Lin Bufan steered the wheel with one hand and held Mi Duo's hand with the other: "How could that be? I'm just thanking him for taking care of you over the years."

Seeing that Mi Duo was still a little depressed, Lin Bufan smiled and changed the subject: "By the way, I recently bought a villa in Sheshan. The environment is very nice. Think about how to decorate it? After all, it will be our home in the future."

Mi Duo's attention was drawn to the place, and her eyes lit up. "Really? A villa in Sheshan? I heard it's super expensive!" She counted on her fingers and began to calculate. "I can put a big fabric sofa in the living room, it should be off-white and soft... I want lavender curtains in the bedroom. The sunlight shining in will be especially gentle..."

Seeing Mi Duo's enthusiastic look, Lin Bufan couldn't help but teasing her: "Do you want to build a special cloakroom for you? The place is big enough anyway."

"Really? Then I want an island with a mirror, like in the TV shows! Oh, and a display cabinet for my bags and shoes!"

"No problem, whatever you say." Lin Bufan smiled indulgently, "What about the garden? What do you want to plant?"

"Well...we need to plant roses and hydrangeas! Oh, and it would be great if we could build a swing so we could sit there and bask in the sun on weekends!" Mi Duo's voice suddenly lowered as she spoke. "But...wouldn't it be too lonely for just the two of us to live in such a big house?"

Lin Bufan raised his lips into a mysterious smile: "Who said it's just the two of us?"

Mi Duo blinked, looking confused: "Huh? Who else?"

Lin Bufan didn't say anything, but stretched out three fingers and waved them in front of Mi Duo, then winked at her meaningfully.

Mi Duo was stunned at first, then suddenly realized, her face flushed: "You, you mean Sister Mimi and Qianqian also..." She stamped her feet in shame: "Oh, why are you like this!"

Lin Bufan spread his hands innocently: "What's wrong with me? I was saying we could get a few cats or dogs, what are you thinking?"

"You!" Mi Duo was embarrassed and annoyed. She rushed over and was about to hit Lin Bufan: "That's obviously what you meant! And you even pointed with three fingers on purpose!"

Because he was driving, Lin Bufan had no choice but to endure Mi Duo's punches: "I didn't say anything, you made it up in your mind. But... since you have thought of it, why not..."

"I don't want to listen!" Mi Duo covered her ears and shrank back into her seat with a red face: "You are so mean! I'm going to tell Sister Mi Mi!"

Lin Bufan laughed heartily and ruffled her hair. "Okay, I'll stop teasing you. Seriously, do you like cats or dogs? Or both?"

Mi Duo then put down her hand, her eyes sparkling: "Can I raise both? I want a Ragdoll cat and a Golden Retriever! They will definitely become good friends!"

"No problem." Lin Bufan agreed readily: "But the golden retriever sheds a lot, so you have to be responsible for cleaning it."

"I promise to comb its fur every day!" Mi Duo gestured excitedly, "We can also build a hut for them in the garden to keep them cool in the summer and warm in the winter..."

Seeing Mi Duo's beaming face, Lin Bufan's mood couldn't help but become better. Sure enough, good mood is contagious.

The car slowly drove into the Sheshan villa area. The sunlight shone through the shade of the trees onto the two of them, mottled and warm.

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Duan Jiabao was standing at the door of the villa, pacing anxiously, looking up from time to time. When she saw Lin Bufan's car slowly approaching, she immediately trotted over to meet it.

"Boss! You're finally here!" Duan Jiabao complained as he helped Lin Bufan open the car door, "I've been waiting here for almost two hours, and the mosquitoes are almost carrying me away!"

After Lin Bufan got out of the car, he tossed the keys to Duan Jiabao and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I'll give you a raise later."

Just as Duan Jiabao was about to shout "Thank you, boss," Mi Duo got out of the car. Instantly, Duan Jiabao couldn't help but shout out, "Mi Duo?!"

Mi Duo waved her hand a little embarrassedly: "Assistant Duan..."

Duan Jiabao glanced back and forth between the two of them, instantly realizing where Lin Bufan had been "missing" for the past few days. She curled her lips and muttered quietly, "No wonder he didn't answer the phone..."

Lin Bufan pretended not to hear and asked nonchalantly, "Is the villa packed up?"

"Everything has been arranged according to your requirements." Duan Jiabao put away the surprise on his face and returned to the expression of a professional assistant: "The furniture and appliances have been installed, and the cleaning has been done. You can move in at any time."

"Then take us on a tour." Lin Bufan naturally took Mi Duo's hand.

Duan Jiabao led the two into the villa's gate and introduced them as they walked: "This is the living room on the first floor. It has an open design. The sofa and coffee table are custom-made in Italy. Over there is the dining room, which can accommodate twelve people dining at the same time."

Mi Duo looked around in surprise, her eyes sparkling: "It's so big... It's even more beautiful than I imagined!"

Duan Jiabao continued to introduce: "There is also a guest room, a nanny room, and this on the first floor..." She pushed open a glass door: "sunroom, where you can bask in the sun in the winter."

Lin Bufan nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, what about the second floor?"

"The second floor is mainly the bedroom area." Duan Jiabao led the two up the spiral staircase. "The master bedroom has its own dressing room and bathroom. There are also three secondary bedrooms, each with its own bathroom."

Mido stood at the door of the master bedroom, looking at the oversized four-poster bed, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Duan Jiabao pretended not to notice Mi Duo's expression and continued, "The third floor is the leisure area, with a video room, a gym, and a small study. Oh, and the rooftop is also ready, so you can have a barbecue or a party."

After touring the interior, the three of them went to the backyard. Duan Jiabao pointed to the open space and said, "We can arrange a garden here according to Miss Mi's ideas. The workers will be here tomorrow to start the work."

Mi Duo excitedly pulled Lin Bufan's arm: "Afan, can we really plant roses and hydrangeas here?"

"Of course, this is your home, you can decorate it however you want." Lin Bufan rubbed Mi Duo's hair lovingly.

Duan Jiabao coughed lightly and said, "Boss, there are still a few documents at the company that need your signature. I put them in the study."

"Okay, I'll go check it out later." Lin Bufan nodded: "You go ahead and do your work first, I'll call you if there's anything else."