Everybody of their social material appeared to skirt round this reality, sustaining a facade as if all was in excellent order.

And it wasn’t simply her family; nearly each family she knew harbored related darkish secrets and techniques.

Preserving a mistress gave the impression to be nearly a societal norm, compelling her to ascertain a strict situation for any potential boyfriend: completely no affairs with different girls, earlier than or after marriage.

Initially, she proposed this situation to Cheng Xin extra as a jest than a severe ultimatum, doubting anybody would sincerely adhere to it.

To her delight, nonetheless, he took it critically and agreed, which pleasantly stunned her.

Because of this, by means of a thought-about sequence of occasions, she discovered herself in a gentle relationship, and she or he was genuinely joyful about it.

“You may have a brother?” Zhang Wei requested, his eyebrows arching in shock at her causal point out.

Bai Wenling nodded as she turned the ignition key, the engine buzzing to life beneath them. “Sure, a youthful brother. He is presently navigating his final yr of highschool and can graduate subsequent yr… He is very a lot your sort,” she added, a playful tone coloring her phrases.

“What?” Zhang Wei expressed his shock.

Bai Wenling smiled, “I imply, he shares the identical hobbies as you—consuming, taking part in, and inflicting a little bit of hassle along with his small circle of pals.”

Zhang Wei nodded; he had been dismissing this woman for a while, but she persistently discovered methods to needle him together with her playful teasing.

If it weren’t for his technique to not spook the prey earlier than the ultimate pounce, he would have lengthy since taught her a lesson in humility.

“Do not lump me with him; I am higher,” Zhang Wei asserted, feeling the necessity to defend his distinguished status from being tarnished by unfavorable comparisons.

Bai Wenling’s eyebrows arched inquisitively. “Oh, how so?”

“My tastes are extra refined,” Zhang Wei said confidently, his gaze piercing hers by means of the rearview mirror, which introduced a touch of discomfort to Bai Wenling’s expression.

She cleared her throat, “You certain do.” She nodded, reflecting that Xiong Mei certainly operated in a very completely different realm in comparison with the circles her brother frequented.

Shifting the dialog away from private jibes, Zhang Wei requested, “Are you interested by the enterprise aspect of issues?”

She was wearing a easy black sleeveless prime and matching shorts, appropriate for the coolness offered by the air con, which was blasting to its most chill to fight the warmth of the day.

As she slept, her stomach pressed gently in opposition to the mattress, a contented smile performed upon her lips, her face the epitome of peace.

Sometimes, she would shift barely, her actions fluid and relaxed.

“Mm…”

Her hand gently rubbed her eyes, a mushy purr escaping her as she savored the consolation of her goals.

Regularly, she turned over, the sheets whispering softly in opposition to her as she moved.

Reaching out with a languid stretch, she pulled a close-by pillow into her embrace, hugging it tightly to her chest.

Her murmurs crammed the room, a quiet melody of happiness in her slumber.

With a closing adjustment, she drew the blanket as much as totally envelop herself, cocooning her physique in heat.

Settling deeper into the cushioning embrace of the mattress, she let loose a closing, glad sigh.

The regular hum of the air conditioner blended together with her light respiration, lulling her again right into a deeper, extra restful sleep.

“What a peaceable sloth…” Zhang Wei muttered beneath his breath, watching Cai Wenxi nestled comfortably in her blissful slumber. “Wasn’t she complaining of mind strokes earlier this morning? However how can somebody and not using a mind even have mind strokes?”

A smirk performed on his lips as he quipped, “Ah, I’ve received it! She should’ve been having retard strokes as a substitute!”

Shaking his head with a mixture of amusement and resignation, Zhang Wei stealthily approached the mattress. He reached out and gently grasped the sting of her blanket and the pillow she was tightly hugging.

Whoosh!

“!!!”

“Wha—”

Cai Wenxi’s eyes snapped open in startled confusion, feeling an sudden weight urgent down on her. Earlier than she may react, she felt a hand firmly cowl her mouth.

“Shhh! Do not shout,” Zhang Wei whispered urgently, his eyes locking with hers to convey the seriousness.