His scorching breath fanned across Xu Zixi's fair skin. His towering frame seemed to enclose her completely in his embrace.
Before she could react, her chin was firmly grasped, forcing her to lift her head. Yan Yancheng's devastatingly handsome face loomed large before her eyes.
In her two lifetimes, Miss Xu had never been overpowered by a man like this. The highly aggressive masculine aura enveloped her entirely. She felt as if her head was a whistling kettle, buzzing non - stop. For a moment, she forgot to struggle, and all she could hear was the thundering of her own heart.
His skin was so fair, like the finest white jade, without a single blemish. His eyelashes were incredibly long, long enough to make her a bit envious. His eyes were like bright longans, and there was a faint, almost imperceptible shade of blue in his pupils. It was a pity that his eyes were dull. She couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if they were filled with light and vitality. Perhaps even the stars and the moon would pale in comparison.
"Don't lie to me. You said you were hiring a maid, but you actually went to meet that man."
"Yuan Xi, are you really that starved for men? Can't you live without one?"
Who would have thought that this extremely amorous atmosphere would be shattered by these two spoil - sport questions.
Xu Zixi snapped back to her senses. Her almond eyes widened in disbelief and anger at being wrongly accused.
"Are you crazy?! Do I need your permission before I do anything? Who do you think you are, and what right do you have to say these things to me?" She forcefully pushed the man who was blocking her like a wall away and then scurried far away. Xu Zixi was so angry that her chest heaved violently.
Was she blind? How could she have thought his face made her heart race just now?!
She looked at her fair and slender wrist, where there were clearly visible fingerprints. It was obvious how hard he had grabbed her. Humph, she had let her guard down just because he was blind. If it were someone else who dared to treat her like this, she would have kicked them flying long ago!
"Yan, I'm warning you. Even though you're... gay, if I call the police, your actions towards me right now can still be considered sexual harassment!" she hissed angrily, her cheeks flushed with rage.
Master Yan was initially extremely angry, which was why he had grabbed her to question her. But after her scathing scolding, his anger gradually subsided, and at the same time, an indescribable sense of grievance welled up inside him.
What was his identity? He was the father of her two children! With that, couldn't he even have a say in her affairs? And her taste was really bad. How could she even take a fancy to a man who drove a gaudy pink BMW and wore a thick gold chain? That car was only worth a little over 200,000 yuan. How could a man with such a meager fortune give her and the two children a happy life? If she was going to find someone, shouldn't it be someone like him who could afford a Maybach?!
But... what did she mean when she said he was "gay"?
Master Yan, who had lived two lifetimes, had never heard this term before. His world was already dark. Without someone actively introducing him to certain things, he was indeed quite ignorant in some areas.
Seeing that the man she had scolded didn't say a word in return, Xu Zixi gradually lost interest. She grabbed an egg and threw it at him, saying, "Get out! I don't want to see you right now!"
Yan Yancheng could hear the sound but didn't dodge. The egg hit his chest and broke. The mixture of egg white and yolk dripped down. Although the impact wasn't strong, it suddenly made him feel short of breath.
"Yuan Xi, I hope you remember that since you've taken my money, you have to do your job well. I won't allow this to happen again."
After leaving this threat, he turned around and groped his way out of the kitchen.
If he had been a bit nicer, Miss Xu might have taken care of him because he was blind. But now, the more she thought about it, the angrier she got, and she was even more determined to hire a maid to take care of the meals.
That stupid man! He still wanted her to cook for him. In his dreams!
The commotion they made in the kitchen wasn't small. As soon as Yan Yancheng stepped out of the kitchen, Wei Shu noticed the egg yolk on his chest. He quickly took out a tissue and stepped forward to wipe the stain on Yan Yancheng's chest. He whispered, "Master Yan, why are you arguing again? Can we still have this meal?"
Yan Yancheng didn't answer him but instead asked, "Am I gay?"
Wei Shu's hand trembled, and he stopped wiping the egg yolk. He took several big steps back and kept a distance from Yan Yancheng, saying, "You're not! And I'm not either! Master Yan, I'm innocent!"
"What does this word mean exactly?" Yan Yancheng became even more confused. Why did Wei Shu react so strongly when he mentioned this word? He had a hunch that it wasn't a good word.
Looking back and seeing the two babies concentrating on playing with Lego, Wei Shu twitched the corners of his mouth and said, "I'll explain it to you when we get back."
He was afraid that if he explained it now, Master Yan would tear the house apart.
Sure enough, after having this rather unpleasant lunch and returning to the next - door room, when Wei Shu explained to Yan Yancheng what a "gay man" was, Yan Yancheng got so angry that he got up and was about to rush back to settle the score with Xu Zixi.
"Which eye of hers saw that I like men? Where on earth do I look like a homosexual?"
Wei Shu grabbed his arm tightly to prevent him from doing something impulsive because of his extreme excitement. "Master Yan! A real man doesn't fight with a woman. She's clearly trying to provoke you. If you go over there to settle the score with her now, you'll fall into her trap! And you might scare the two young masters. Calm down, calm down!"
Yan Yancheng felt as if he was being hugged by Wei Shu, and a shiver ran down his spine. He pushed Wei Shu away and roared,
"Stay away from me! Don't come near me!"
After a pause, he gritted his teeth and said, "From now on, unless it's for official business, you don't need to follow me around all the time. In case others misunderstand that we have an improper male - male relationship. Also, without my permission, don't come within 2 meters of me! Now, pack your things and leave immediately!"
"Master Yan, is it really necessary?" Wei Shu stood there, looking aggrieved. "Taking care of your daily life is my job. If you do this, I don't even know what I should do... And can you really manage on your own?"
"Are you doubting my self - care ability?" Yan Yancheng roared angrily.
"Of course not! How about this, Master Yan. How about we hire a temporary female assistant for you in Haicheng? As long as Miss Yuan sees you living with a woman, her misunderstanding about your sexual orientation will naturally be cleared up."
Wei Shu thought he was really a smart guy for coming up with such a great idea.
"Still a temporary female assistant? I think I should just replace you!" Yan Yancheng said. "Get out of here!"
Wei Shu had no choice but to quickly pack his things and move out of the apartment under Yan Yancheng's urging. After he left, Yan Yancheng sat on the sofa for a long time before gradually calming down his anger.
However, Yan Yancheng was already used to having someone take care of him. At night, without Wei Shu's help, Yan Yancheng didn't have a good time. He almost fell in the bathroom while taking a shower, then almost got scalded by boiling water when he was getting a drink, and accidentally dropped his phone into the sink while washing his face.
With great difficulty, he lay down on the bed. Master Yan tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
What on earth went wrong that made that woman think he was gay? So, the last time she wasn't mocking his infertility but because of this misunderstanding?! And when she said she wished him happiness, was it also because of this?!
No, why should he care so much about what that woman thought of him? Why should he care so much about which man that woman went out with? What did it matter to him? After he took the two children away, they might never see each other again in their lifetimes!
No! He had paid her five million yuan a month, and she was still supposed to be responsible for his three meals a day!
But this woman was really too much. In his two lifetimes, Yan Yancheng had never met such an unreasonable woman!
The best revenge on this woman would be to marry her and keep her trapped so that she couldn't go anywhere, and she would completely become his exclusive cook.
These two different thoughts turned into two little people fighting fiercely in Master Yan's mind. They still hadn't decided a winner by the time Master Yan finally fell into a deep sleep.