Quick transmigration, she doesn't love anyone!

She breathed a sigh of relief when she finally saw that Shen Yan's gaze was no longer so intense.

"You don't need to feel sorry about what happened last time. It was all a misunderstanding, and it's all cleared up now."

Shen Yan didn't answer, and Yu Yao, feeling uneasy, changed the subject, "What did you want to talk to me about?"

I don't know why, but the more I talk, the more dizzy I feel.

He shook himself vigorously. "Shen Yan, I...I'm feeling a little unwell..."

Shen Yan remained silent, his gaze deep, until he watched her faint.

Staring at her sleeping face for a long time, he murmured softly:

"What an idiot, always so trusting of others..."

……

……

When Yu Yao woke up again, she was in a completely unfamiliar environment.

I turned my head and saw the person sitting next to me.

I sat up, rubbed my eyes, and was filled with confusion.

"Shen Yan?"

She was still in a daze, trying to recall what had happened.

Shen Yan remained silent, awaiting her verdict.

He didn't know what he was expecting; perhaps he wanted to see her finally see his true colors and feel disgusted and revulsed.

It's okay, he's disgusted with himself too.

After a long silence, Yu Yao let out a slow sigh.

"Shen Yan, what are you trying to do?"

Her voice was a little hoarse.

Shen Yan didn't answer, but got up, poured a glass of water, and handed it to her.

Seeing Yu Yao pick up the cup and about to drink, he felt a lump in his throat, unable to calm down.

"You still dare to drink?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yao paused, "Can...can I drink it?"

It seemed as if she would drink it immediately if he said yes.

Shen Yan felt a tightness in her chest, unsure whether she was angry that the decisive scene she had hoped for hadn't happened, or angry that she hadn't learned her lesson and was still so foolish.

He silently took the cup from her hand, drank the water, and then poured her another cup.

Yu Yao understood his awkward good intentions and didn't know what to say for a moment.

a long time.

“Shen Yan, if you hold a grudge against me because of the past, I can understand. But do you know what you are doing now? You are the heir of the Shen family and have a bright future ahead of you.”

Seeing that he remained silent, Yu Yao continued, "If you have a grudge and want to take revenge on me, I'll accept it, but you can't break the law, you know?"

Shen Yan chuckled mockingly. At this point, she felt that he resented her and was taking revenge on her, but she still acted as if she was doing it for his own good.

That's why he was helpless against her, because she did this time and time again.

Shen Yan was unwilling to give up. Even if Yu Yao felt a little disgust or dissatisfaction with him, he could convince himself to keep her trapped here, even if it meant torturing each other.

His question, tinged with sarcasm, was:

"The future? The future is you and me staying here together forever, isn't that good?"

Yu Yao wasn't angry. Seeing his unusual behavior, she knew he probably wouldn't listen to her for a while. After hesitating for a moment,

"Could you let me make a phone call first to let you know I'm safe?"

This was her compromise; she could wait here with Shen Yan, but now she didn't know how long it would last, and she was worried that Shen Yunshan and Lu Qinian would be anxious because they couldn't find her.

Little did she know that these words struck a nerve with Shen Yan. At this point, she wasn't worried about her own safety, but rather about whether others were worried.

In a fit of anger, he blurted out:

"Make a phone call? To whom? That sickly, half-dead man?"

"Shen Yan! He's your brother!"

He said that Yu Yao was genuinely a little angry.

Seeing that she was finally angry, Shen Yan became even more agitated and spoke without thinking.

"I'd rather it wasn't! By the way, he must be suffering in the hospital right now, maybe he's dying. When he dies, will you be able to see me again?"

Yu Yao didn't notice anything else; she was only concerned about Shen Yunshan being in trouble. She was frantic. "What happened to Shen Yunshan? Why is he in the hospital?"

Seeing that he didn't say a word, she became even more anxious, "Say something!"

Shen Yan heard Yu Yao's questioning, but his mind was filled with the surveillance footage he had found.

He watched helplessly as she walked into the elevator, pressed the wrong floor, opened the wrong door, and even as she turned to leave, he still held onto a sliver of hope, praying that she would leave quickly and get away from that room where that beast was imprisoned.

However, he watched as the person inside opened the door at the last moment.

No one knew how much he was suffering. Even seeing himself return late and completely oblivious filled Shen Yan with utter disgust. He wished he had gone to knock on her door that night and saved her.

But no, in the other space, just a wall away from him, she was being bullied, and he was completely unaware.

Shen Yan not only loathed Shen Yunshan, but he also loathed himself.

And now, Yu Yao is actually with that beast who bullied her. Why? By what right?

With a mix of emotions swirling in his mind, and seeing Yu Yao still anxious about that scumbag, Shen Yan seemed to be bewitched. He approached Yu Yao expressionlessly, pushed her down, and pressed his body against hers.

Yu Yao was shocked when Shen Yan's sudden kiss landed on her lips. "Shen... ooh..."

She tried to push Shen Yan away forcefully. Shen Yan noticed and, following her force, raised his head. Looking at her innocent and shocked eyes, with a pleading expression, he kissed her again.

Yu Yao turned her head to avoid it. Shen Yan stared at her for a long time, and finally, as if deflated, buried his face in her shoulder.

"I'm sorry... Yu Yao, I'm so sorry..."

Yu Yao listened quietly as he whispered, unaware of his true intentions.

In her memory, they had never crossed paths before. Ever since that incident, Shen Yan must have hated her so much that he refused her visits for five years.

Later, she approached him time and time again, trying to make amends, but Shen Yan always refused and was disgusted by her. It wasn't until the incident at the Shen family that their relationship finally broke down.

But now that she thinks about it, is that really how it was? She doesn't know, and she can't make sense of it.

Yu Yao felt warmth on her shoulder; he seemed to be crying.

My thoughts are like a tangled mess, impossible to unravel.

He raised his hand and then lowered it again, carefully choosing his words.

“Shen Yan…”

The person on top of him was breathing more heavily, his shoulders trembling slightly as he spoke in a muffled voice:

"Call me Xu Yan, not Shen Yan."

When did she start changing how she addressed him? Was it after she got together with Shen Yunshan?

His voice was thick with sobs, which he couldn't hide.

Yu Yao paused for a moment, then said, "Xu Yan, get up first."

After a long while, Xu Yan stood up. Apart from his slightly red eyes, there was nothing unusual about him. He was as calm as if he wasn't the one who had just had an emotional breakdown.

He chuckled self-deprecatingly and spoke with a tone of self-loathing:

"As you can see, Yu Yao, this is my heart, my thoughts, the future I want. With this in mind, do you still dare to swear that you will never leave me?"

Yu Yao remained silent for a long time.

Xu Yan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his eyes lowered. "It's late, you should get some rest."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

"Xu Yan!"

Yu Yao's voice came from behind again, and Xu Yan stopped in his tracks.

"Shen Yunshan, he..."

Xu Yan clenched and unclenched his fist. "He's fine. I was just kidding."

Without any hesitation, he left the house, his hasty retreat clearly visible to the naked eye.