When the words "sleep in separate rooms" came out of his mouth, the air seemed to freeze.

Xu Xinran frowned slightly, a hint of surprise and displeasure flashing in her eyes. Clearly, this was not the direction the conversation had taken.

"You...you're bringing this up now? Are you serious?"

Her tone was tinged with disbelief and suppressed anger.

Zhou Yu's eyes darkened, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his lips. "If you don't agree, then it's none of your business whether I live or die."

As he spoke, he suddenly swung his hand away, shoving Xu Xinran's hand off his abdomen with a swift and decisive motion that revealed a ruthless edge.

Xu Xinran was stunned for a moment, then sneered: "Fine, I agree."

"But remember this: don't always put on that aloof and unapproachable attitude with me. You know what kind of person I am."

Her tone carried a hint of threat and an undeniable air of dominance.

Zhou Yu remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded, tacitly agreeing to her conditions.

"When will it begin?" he asked coldly, his voice devoid of any warmth.

“It’s too late today. I’ll have the servants prepare the room first thing tomorrow morning,” Xu Xinran replied just as decisively.

However, Zhou Yu suddenly changed the subject: "What about tonight? What are you planning to do?"

Xu Xinran smiled knowingly and lay down next to him.

"Tonight? Of course we'll share the same bed. But don't worry, I, Xu Xinran, keep my word and won't do anything reckless."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm. He increasingly felt that he couldn't understand Xu Xinran anymore; perhaps she was simply more unpredictable than he had imagined.

He closed his eyes, and after a long while, he finally confirmed that she really had no further plans for tonight, and then he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Yu suddenly had an idea. Taking advantage of Xu Xinran's relatively calm state of mind, he decided to ask about Jiang Wanwan's situation again.

"How is Jiang Wanwan now?"

Xu Xinran's eyes flashed, then she regained her composure and said calmly, "He was taken to the hospital. The injury on his face is fine, you can rest assured."

"Really?"

Zhou Yu was skeptical. He knew Xu Xinran's methods well and didn't quite believe she would let Jiang Wanwan off so easily.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinran's eyes flashed with displeasure. She turned to the side and looked directly into Zhou Yu's eyes.

Am I really that untrustworthy to you?

Zhou Yu was taken aback by her gaze, then snorted coldly, "Fine, I'll go to the hospital to see her tomorrow."

He made his decision, but also made sure to express his stance to Xu Xinran.

“Jiang Wanwan and I are really just friends. She got hurt because of me, so I have a responsibility to go and see her, and... there are some things I need to talk to her about in person.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinran's brows gradually relaxed. She understood Zhou Yu's concerns and was willing to give him this opportunity.

"Okay, but I want to go with you."

Although Zhou Yu was reluctant, he understood that this was the best solution at the moment. He nodded, agreeing to Xu Xinran's request.

The atmosphere between the two gradually eased, but Zhou Yu just couldn't fall asleep.

He was used to sleeping alone, but now that there was a woman beside him, even though she was his fiancée, he still felt both strange and awkward.

He shifted his body slightly, trying to find a more comfortable position, but accidentally touched the two soft spots on Xu Xinran's chest.

The warm touch was like an electric current, instantly coursing through his entire body and causing him to freeze involuntarily.

He turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on the sleeping woman beside him with a complex expression. He could hear her soft breathing, which carried a hint of imperceptible fatigue.

"Don't move, go to sleep."

Xu Xinran's whisper echoed in the darkness, carrying a hint of languor and weariness.

She was truly exhausted. She hadn't slept a wink since learning he had run away from the wedding, and now she could finally get some rest.

Zhou Yu looked at her, his heart filled with complex emotions.

In their past life, their relationship was characterized by indifference and estrangement, and they rarely shared a bed.

Now, she nestled so naturally beside him, making him feel both strange and familiar.

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