The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

Back in the classroom, everything at the door seemed as if it had never happened. Mengmeng sat in her seat, gazing absently at Tiantian, who was diligently organizing her textbooks.

How can she express her apology to Sister Sweetie?

But her words also hurt Tangtang, making Tangtang very afraid of her. Didn't she do anything wrong?

Although she longs to become the best friends she admires with Tian Tian, ​​Mengmeng is unwilling to compromise when it comes to right and wrong.

Mengmeng stood up from her chair, about to go to Tiantian's seat, when Teacher Yue Liang came in from outside the classroom with books. She had no choice but to sit back down.

……

A pleasant ringing sound rang in his ears, and Xie Beiling suddenly woke up from his dream.

After bringing Xie Yumin home, last night was the most restful and comfortable sleep I've had in years.

He reached for his phone on the bedside table, glanced at the time, and then answered the call from Gu Yinshen.

"You're not at the research institute?"

"Yes, at home."

"I'm at the research institute right now. Would it be convenient for you to come over?"

Xie Beiling threw off the covers and got out of bed. He opened the door and went straight to the room next door where Xie Yumin was resting. "If it's about the DNA test results, just ask my student directly. If it's something else, come to my house now."

"Is something wrong at home?" Gu Yinshen asked, only then remembering that he had found Xie Yumin yesterday with Mengmeng's help.

It seems he has locked Xie Yumin up in his house.

As a friend, Gu Yinshen had to remind him, "Beiling, when it comes to someone you like, the method is very important. Don't do something you'll regret."

"It seems you called just to inquire about the DNA results. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door in front of him opened from the inside.

There were glistening water droplets on Xie Yumin's forehead, indicating that she had already washed up, but she was still wearing yesterday's clothes.

"There are clothes in the closet, why don't you change?" Xie Beiling asked.

The room next door was meticulously prepared by Xie Beiling, with everything from the design to the clothes inside, catering to Xie Yumin's preferences.

He firmly believed that Xie Yumin would one day wake up and move into the room he had prepared. That day finally came.

Xie Yumin slept very poorly last night, barely even taking a shower. She knew deep down that Xie Beiling wouldn't do anything excessive, but she still didn't feel comfortable going to the hotel.

"No need, I'm going back today," Xie Yumin said.

Xie Beiling, pretending not to hear, continued, "What do you want to eat later? I'll make it for you."

As he spoke, he stepped out of the room.

Xie Yumin's gaze fell on his chest. She moved her lips, but swallowed the words back.

"No need, I just want to leave here as soon as possible."

"Do you still have eggs from yesterday's purchase? Would you like some porridge for breakfast? I'll cook some more; it's good for your stomach and health."

Xie Beiling continued in the same manner as before.

He automatically filters out anything he doesn't want to hear once it reaches his ears.

"I know you heard me." Xie Yumin followed behind Xie Beiling, stepping in front of him and blocking his path. "We've grown up, we're not children anymore. Now everyone has their own lives, why can't you just leave me alone?"

Xie Beiling stared at Xie Yumin's angry face for a moment, then still chose to flee. "If you think cooking porridge takes too long, then let's change to something else."

"Xie Beiling!" Xie Yumin felt like she was being driven crazy.

She never intended to get angry at Xie Beiling, but his lack of direct response made her feel like she was punching cotton, which was really frustrating.

A roar instantly extinguished the forced smile on Xie Beiling's face.

Are you really that unwilling to be with me?

"Yes! Do I need to make myself clearer?"

"why?"

why?

Deep down, Xie Yumin was also asking herself the same question.

Was it because of the Xie family? Or was it because of inner moral constraints?

"Can't answer?" Xie Beiling took a step forward, his body getting closer to Xie Yumin. "Actually, you do have feelings for me! Don't rush to deny it."

Xie Yumin, who had just been in the lead, was now walking downhill.

Do you love him?

On her first day at the Xie family home, Xie Beiling praised her for being cute and took her on a tour of the Xie family home.

During the rest of her life at the Xie family home, Xie Beiling treated her with the same warmth as in the first year, even better than he treated himself.

If it weren't for his sudden confession and his desire to marry her and spend the rest of his life with her, she might still be staying in the Xie family, continuing to be that dependent, timid sister who relies on him.

"No!" Xie Yumin snapped out of her daze and coldly retorted, "I've always thought of you as my brother, and I've never thought of marrying you or becoming husband and wife."

"I just said, don't rush to answer," Xie Beiling interrupted Xie Yumin. "How about this, let's make a bet. If I lose, I'll let you go and convince myself to stop liking you. How about it?"

I don't like it anymore...

These four words felt like a thousand-pound finger, landing heavily on Xie Yumin's heart, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She should be happy, so why does she feel a little sad?

Xie Yumin stared at Xie Beiling, trying to glean answers from his expression.

"What, you don't dare? Looks like I hit the nail on the head," Xie Beiling said arrogantly.

"And what if you win?" Xie Yumin asked.

Xie Beiling glanced at her, then solemnly explained the rules, "It's simple: be with me, and we'll get married!"

Xie Yumin fell silent once again.

“You’ve always firmly believed that you have no feelings for me other than family, so let’s give it a try, so that we can both see our own hearts clearly. Overall, you’re in control of this game,” Xie Beiling said, trying to persuade Xie Yumin.

Games are either completely untouched, or once you start playing, they become addictive.

On one hand, freedom beckoned to her; on the other hand, her inner self pushed her to try.

A cacophony of sounds filled her head, threatening to explode. Xie Yumin painfully closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again.

"Explain in detail how to do it specifically."

"You'll be staying here with me for two weeks. As before, nothing will cross the line. During these two weeks, we'll act like a normal couple. When the time is up, you can answer my question."

Two weeks isn't a long time, but it's not short either; a lot can happen in that time.

After thinking for a moment, Xie Yumin looked at Xie Beiling, whose expression was calm, and hesitantly agreed.

"What do you want for breakfast?" Xie Beiling instantly got into the zone.