The Counterattack of a Wealthy Family's Substitute

"I……"

Before Yao Yingxi could finish speaking, Xi Yuanchen pulled her into his arms, cupped the back of her head, and kissed her.

Xi Yuanchen's actions were rough and direct; soon, he was no longer satisfied with the entanglement of lips and tongue.

Pushing Yao Yingxi against the stair railing behind him, Xi Yuanchen pulled out the hem of Yao Yingxi's shirt that was tucked into her pants, and then his hand gradually moved upwards along her waistline.

What Xi Yuanchen wanted to do was self-evident.

Yao Yingxi had no choice but to accept it with fear and nervousness.

It ended in the bathroom. Xi Yuanchen pulled Yao Yingxi out of the bathtub, and Yao Yingxi's whole body was as soft as cotton.

Her face was still flushed. Xi Yuanchen put her on the bed, and she pulled the blanket over herself, leaving only her head and a pair of clear eyes exposed.

Xi Yuanchen had a thoroughly satisfying time, and the fire in his heart had been completely extinguished.

He threw back the covers, got into bed, and lay down. Seeing that Yao Yingxi's eyes were still open, he asked her, "Want to do it again?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yao Yingxi immediately closed her eyes.

Xi Yuanchen looked at her, a rare smile appearing on his face. He then lay down and pulled Yao Yingxi into his arms.

This was the first time Yao Yingxi had ever slept in Xi Yuanchen's arms while fully conscious.

Xi Yuanchen's embrace was warm, like a heater. Yao Yingxi's body temperature had dropped a bit after soaking in the water for a long time, but she warmed up quickly after staying in Xi Yuanchen's arms for a while.

The breathing around her became even, and Yao Yingxi, her body stiff, slowly fell asleep.

When Yao Yingxi woke up the next morning, she opened her eyes and saw Xi Yuanchen tying his tie.

She paused in her stretching, a hint of embarrassment lingering on her relaxed expression.

Xi Yuanchen, however, watched her little movements and casually asked, "Are you awake?"

Yao Yingxi hummed in agreement. Xi Yuanchen loosened the tie he was tying and looked at her: "Get up and tie my tie when you wake up."

This is not a question, but a command.

Yao Yingxi glanced at him, then got up and got off the bed.

She wasn't wearing her own pajamas, but Xi Yuanchen's light blue shirt, and she wasn't wearing anything underneath.

Yao Yingxi felt awkward and uncomfortable. She wanted to reach out and hug herself, but it seemed like she was trying to hide something.

"I...can I change my clothes first?" Yao Yingxi looked at Xi Yuanchen, her voice a little soft.

Xi Yuanchen frowned and glanced at his watch: "I don't have time."

Yao Yingxi took a deep breath and stepped forward to tie Xi Yuanchen's tie.

When she worked in clothing sales, Yao Yingxi learned many ways to tie a bow tie, and she quickly tied a neat Windsor knot.

"All right."

Yao Yingxi tried to back away, but Xi Yuanchen reached out and held her waist, then lowered his head to kiss her.

After a long while, Xi Yuanchen finally let go of her.

Yao Yingxi's face was flushed from lack of oxygen. Xi Yuanchen reached out and touched her face before speaking: "Wang Wan denies that she was instructed by someone to frame you that night."

"Why?" Yao Yingxi looked up at Xi Yuanchen.

Xi Yuanchen withdrew his hand, looked at her, and asked, "What do you think?"

Yao Yingxi became somewhat agitated: "Mr. Xi, you clearly could..."

Halfway through her sentence, Yao Yingxi suddenly realized what she was saying and abruptly stopped.

Xi Yuanchen narrowed his eyes, his tone turning cold: "What do I clearly mean?"

"I'm sorry..." Yao Yingxi clenched her fingers, "I misspoke."

"Yao Yingxi, you only have one chance. While I still have patience."

Yao Yingxi looked at Xi Yuanchen, many thoughts flashing through her mind. Knowing that now was not the best time, she still spoke up: "You promised me before!"

"You said you would help me as long as I'm with you!"

“I know you are rich and powerful. As long as you ask, Wang Wan will have no choice but to expose Xu Xinya.”

"So what?" Xi Yuanchen looked at Yao Yingxi with indifferent eyes: "You want me to eliminate the Xu family for you directly?"

Yao Yingxi looked at Xi Yuanchen, biting her lip and remaining silent.

Xi Yuanchen smiled faintly, then spoke, his voice laced with coldness: "Yao Yingxi, what does your hatred have to do with me? Why should I make enemies in Yun City for your sake?"

"The Xu family's foundation isn't that deep, but Hengyuan Group has developed very rapidly in recent years, and many things have become deeply intertwined."

"So, Mr. Xi, you mean... you won't help me, right?" Yao Yingxi stared at Xi Yuanchen, her gaze gradually becoming sharp.

"Yao Yingxi, I like smart women. I can accept my woman occasionally being a little clever, but I don't like women who are too tactless."

Xi Yuanchen suddenly stopped speaking, his smile completely vanishing.

"Xi Yuanchen!" Yao Yingxi stepped forward, her hands tightly gripping Xi Yuanchen's shirt: "You're playing me?!"

Xi Yuanchen frowned and pried Yao Yingxi's hand away: "I have something to do. Think it over carefully and make sure you know whether the Xu family is someone you can mess with."

After saying that, Xi Yuanchen walked away.

Yao Yingxi collapsed onto the bed, clenching her hands tightly. She suddenly stood up and threw a pair of crystal ornaments from the bedside table onto the floor.

She'd been tricked again! That bastard Xi Yuanchen!

She treated herself like an object in a transaction with him, selling herself out, and now... he's actually playing her for a fool!

Unfortunately, he played her for a fool, and she couldn't do anything about it!

Yao Yingxi suddenly burst into laughter, which grew louder and louder, and tears kept rolling down her cheeks!

Xi Yuanchen came downstairs and looked up at the seats upstairs before getting into the car.

Anan waited for him to get into the car, and only after the car drove away from the apartment did she speak: "Boss, why did you let Miss Yao misunderstand you? You've already started weaving a web around Hengyuan Group for her sake, haven't you?"

Xi Yuanchen's gaze was originally on the notebook on his lap, but upon hearing this, he looked up at the rearview mirror and asked, "Do you think I started setting up Hengyuan Group for Yao Yingxi's sake?"

“…” Anan remained silent.

Yao Yingxi sat listlessly on the edge of the bed in the bedroom. She had stopped crying, but the dried tear tracks on her face looked frightening.

The sun rose and set, set and rose again, and Yao Yingxi sat in that position for a whole day and night.

The cell phone in the living room kept ringing, as if it would keep ringing if no one answered.

Yao Yingxi moved her body, but her whole body was numb and she couldn't feel anything.

After a while, Yao Yingxi slowly stood up and walked to the living room, supporting herself on the floor.

She answered the phone, and Anan's voice came through: "Ms. Yao, this is Anan."

Yao Yingxi opened her mouth, but no sound came out. She opened her mouth and made a few "ah" sounds before a sound came out, but her throat was so dry it felt like it was cracking: "Um, go ahead."

Anan frowned upon hearing her voice. He wanted to ask her something, but fearing repercussions from Xi Yuanchen, he spoke in a businesslike manner: "President Xi said that he has a letter of intent for cooperation with Hengyuan Group in his study and asked you to bring it to his company."