The male protagonist of a sweet romance novel went on a killing spree in the world of angst novels.

Yanting just left.

The projection screen in the conference room lit up again.

The group of people who had been waiting for over an hour on the other side of the screen: "..."

They were all secretly glad they hadn't left early.

Otherwise, you'll be in deep trouble.

The meeting is almost over.

“I don’t want this technology theft to happen a second time,” the man’s low, husky voice was extremely intimidating: “What’s the point of Changchi setting up a regulatory department? As for Changlong, just let their legal and public relations departments come up with a plan to shut them down themselves. I don’t need to teach you how to handle such a small matter, do I?”

Bai Zhi and the others responded in unison.

At the end of the meeting, Chen Xiao gave a brief summary and then abruptly ended the interrupted meeting.

When Yanting took the elevator back to the first floor, she ran into the housekeeper.

The housekeeper saw her and immediately came to greet her.

"Miss Yan, Miss Tan had to leave in a hurry. Before she left, she asked me to tell you that there are three-legged toads everywhere. Out with the old, in with the new. You must seize the one in front of you."

Yan Ting: "..."

I was so embarrassed I wanted to disappear underground.

But when the housekeeper repeated these words, his expression remained completely unchanged, making her feel extremely uneasy.

After all, how could Tan Yi not realize that the butler she was referring to was their Master Chen?

However, as the head butler of the manor, he still possessed this level of mental fortitude.

Furthermore, he realized that their Master Chen was currently pursuing Miss Yan unilaterally, and as someone on Chen Xiao's side, he naturally had to help him out.

"Miss Yan," the butler said gently, "if you feel bored, you can wander around the manor."

"Besides the main castle building, there's a retro-style villa next door, and behind that building is a botanical garden. In addition, we also have various sports fields, an archery range, a ski resort, a cinema, an amusement park, and a martial arts training hall..."

After the butler's detailed explanation, Yanting finally realized just how luxurious the manor was.

“Our Master Chen usually likes to practice shooting and boxing in the martial arts school. The third floor of the main building is a study and collection area. In his spare time, Master Chen also goes there to practice calligraphy. The antiques and treasures he has won at auction are all displayed there.”

calligraphy?

Yanting found it hard to imagine.

After all, Chen Xiao gives the impression of someone who wields a gun, rather than the arrogant and unruly type who wields a pen.

As Yanting listened, she suddenly felt that something was wrong.

"Although our Mr. Chen is handsome and rich, he is very clean and virtuous. As long as I am here, no female mosquito can get close to Mr. Chen."

"Miss Yan, to be honest, you are the first woman our Master Chen brought home." Every butler probably has to say this golden piece of advice.

Yan Ting: "..."

Although she doesn't read domineering CEO novels, it doesn't mean she hasn't heard this phrase before.

"Miss Yan, please rest assured, our Master Chen doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, has no bad habits, and is in excellent health, especially his kidneys—"

"housekeeper."

Chen Xiao appeared behind the two of them without them even realizing it.

"Master Chen." The butler, feeling guilty, swallowed the words he hadn't finished saying the moment he saw Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiaorui narrowed his phoenix eyes: "When did you become so talkative?"

The butler should shut up.

Upon seeing this, Yan Ting immediately pleaded, "Mr. Chen, the butler was just explaining the layout of the manor to me; he didn't mean anything else."

"Really?" Chen Xiao glanced at her, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Why do I feel like he's trying to set us up?"

Yan Ting was speechless.

"You go down first!"

"Yes." After the butler left, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

After a while.

Just as Yan Ting was pondering what excuse she should use to leave the manor tomorrow, Chen Xiao suddenly spoke up: "What? You want to know about me?"

Yan Ting was taken aback: "Huh?"

“I’m standing right here.” Chen Xiao, hands in his pockets, approached Yan Ting, looking like he was ready to be picked at any moment: “You can come over and get to know me, or rather, get to know my body.”

These words filled the air with an indescribable ambiguity.

Yan Ting's eyelids twitched, and she said in a tense voice, "Everyone has a body, what's there to know about that?"

Little did she know, a faint blush had already crept onto her cheeks.

"Is that so?" Chen Xiao sneered, "There are differences between bodies, such as length, endurance, and kidney function."

Yan Ting: "..."

“It’s alright,” Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow and said slowly, “I understand Miss Yan’s shyness, but I’m a thick-skinned person, so I’d like to know if Miss Yan would be willing to give me a chance?”

"..." Yan Ting's mind went blank.

But the next second.

Only a loud bang was heard.

Suddenly, dazzling fireworks burst forth in the sky above the manor.

Different colors collide, like a kaleidoscope, with blue and purple sparks streaking across the sky like shooting stars, leaving behind dazzling trails of light.

Yan Ting looked up, gazing in a daze at the magnificent fireworks display before her.

"Where did these fireworks come from?" she murmured unconsciously.

Chen Xiao's gaze lingered on Yan Ting's profile for a long time before he slowly said, "I had the steward prepare it."

Yan Ting withdrew her gaze and looked at Chen Xiao: "Why?"

The sudden fireworks display completely disrupted her peace of mind.

"To get rid of your bad luck." Chen Xiao laughed nonchalantly, "Weren't you planning to start over?"

Despite the somewhat off-key tone, Yanting somehow detected a unique and indescribable feeling in it.

She remained silent for a long time.

Chen Xiao remained silent.

The fireworks are still going off.

After what seemed like the umpteenth round of fireworks, Yan Ting parted her lips slightly and said, "We are not from the same world." Therefore, she wasn't sure if they could truly be together.

Even if they get together, the ending may not be good.

If it were a long time ago, she might have started a new relationship without hesitation.

But now she is timid and insecure, lacking the courage and boldness she had four years ago to bravely pursue love.

“Then let’s create a world that belongs to just the two of us.” Chen Xiao’s dark eyes met Yan Ting’s amber pupils. He curled his lips and said in an arrogant tone, “Yan Ting, listen carefully. From now on, Chen Xiao will officially pursue Yan Ting.”

"And all you have to do is accept my pursuit."

At that moment, Yanting was in utter turmoil.

As if possessed, she responded softly.

"it is good."