(Someone texted Old Lai, saying the collaboration with implanted advertisements was not an issue, haha. Actually, Old Lai is interested and the money is negotiable. Those interested can join the group and then message me privately, haha. Who knows, one day Li Yan might only smoke one brand of cigarettes (*^__^*) )

That night, Li Yan slept very peacefully, a rare, complete departure from everything in deep sleep.

Due to many years of professional habits, even after exhausting activities, he would maintain a level of alertness during sleep. But not this time. Initially, it was listening to the two of them murmuring that lulled him to sleep, but eventually, he slept very soundly.

This was beyond Li Yan's expectations. Thinking about it afterward, he guessed it was due to having Yue Yao by his side! Because he knew Yue Yao also slept with a sense of alertness, having her around provided total reassurance.

As he slept so heavily, the first thing upon awakening in the morning was regret!

What a rare opportunity it was to sleep with Yurong and Yue Yao—not sneaking in the dark like last time, but openly sleeping together for a whole night! Who knows when he would have such an opportunity again. It should have been a delightful experience to enjoy, but he had unfortunately fallen asleep.

The first thing Li Yan did upon waking was regret, followed by intense regret!

Because... he discovered that under the covers, Yurong was holding him, with his head rested on her chest!

This was the scenario he'd dreamed of, but when it actually happened, he was too deep asleep to notice!

He thought, is this some kind of joke, heaven?

It felt like waiting all night for a meteor shower only to doze off during the event and waking just in time to catch the tail end, feeling regret.

Nonetheless, regret was futile. Since it had already passed, he should move on and cherish the remaining moments. Even if the meteor shower was missed, seeing the last few is better than nothing. Li Yan quickly set aside his regrets and focused on savoring the sensation of being in Zhang Yurong's embrace.

Upon closer examination, it was his head leaning on her chest, and her arm was wrapped around him. With Zhang Yurong's personality, even when asleep, her posture would be elegant, surely not like this. Li Yan guessed he must have moved during the night, and Yurong mistook it for him having another incident, so she embraced him to comfort him. He had been moving unconsciously in his sleep, so naturally, he stopped trembling. She stopped since he wasn't moving and maybe thought this comfort was working, so she continued to hold him until dawn!

Though this was speculation, it wasn't far from reality, which made Li Yan deeply moved. What initially seemed like a seductive and romantic scene, instantly turned into one of warmth and tenderness!

Li Yan lay motionless, afraid that any movement might wake Zhang Yurong and dispel the heartwarming scene. Although she would undoubtedly wake soon, he wanted to savor every second more.

The habitual body clock caused Yue Yao and Yurong to wake around the same time. Yue Yao woke slightly earlier, looked at the two, and was very surprised. Yet, she didn't gasp nor get up; instead, she lay back down to not disturb their moment.

Shortly after, Zhang Yurong woke up. Initially groggy, she was startled upon realizing there were others in the bed and she was holding a man's head, prompting her to quickly push Li Yan away.

As she pushed him away, Li Yan's face brushed slightly against Yurong's sleepwear, noticing keenly that she still wore a bra underneath.

While pushing Li Yan, Zhang Yurong recalled last night's events and why it happened. Being smart, although with slightly lower emotional intelligence (EQ), it was due to concern and the evening's ambiance that brought a bit of panic. Now in the morning, reason took over. Looking at Li Yan beside her, she began to doubt.

Upon careful reflection, though, it seemed it wasn't him forcing his way into her arms last night, but rather she, out of fear for his well-being, she embraced him in comfort...

Li Yan hadn't woken up... She turned her head to see that Yue Yao hadn't either! Nonetheless, it was good that nobody knew!

Looking at Yue Yao's sweet sleeping face, Zhang Yurong smiled slightly, feeling a bit absurd for having pulled someone into sharing her husband's company. Thankfully, Yue Yao didn't mind.

She didn't disturb them as she carefully slipped out from under the covers, then climbed over Li Yan to get off the bed for her morning routine. Yue Yao didn't need to be on time for work, and as Li Yan had already taken a day off due to not feeling well, might as well allow another day's rest!

When Zhang Yurong went into the bathroom and gently closed the door, Yue Yao scooted over a bit under the covers, gently touching Li Yan and whispered, "Last night, you really hit the jackpot!"

Li Yan opened his eyes a bit sheepishly, "How did you know I was already awake?"

"Heh, who do you think you are? You are King! If there were a little movement, you would wake up immediately." Yue Yao found his question silly and softly laughed, "To be honest, I usually keep a level of alertness while sleeping,but last night, with you by my side, I felt especially secure and slept deeply..."

Li Yan was dumbfounded, surprised she felt the same way!

It seems both parties have complete trust in each other. In this way, when they are together, everyone can sleep peacefully. They truly are a perfect match! Of course, they weren't naturally perfect, but came to be through years of cooperation. Just depending on each other, there's no longer a sense of security...

Seeing Li Yan staring blankly at her, Yue Yao felt a bit shy. Could it be because they were in the same bed?

Yue Yao cherished the rare, fleeting feeling that belonged solely to her. But rationally, she knew that Zhang Yurong was just in the bathroom freshening up, which would only take a few minutes and not as long as taking a shower.

She felt a bit regretful and softly said, "Your act of feigning illness was successful, but if it continues, it will be uncovered. I have to go..."

With the tacit understanding between Li Yan and her, and facing each other at such close proximity, how could he not feel her thoughts? Yue Yao tried her best to conceal a trace of loneliness, which pained Li Yan's heart.

For her, whether she was called Yue Yao or Queen, she gave more to him than he did to her. Before, not knowing her feelings, he thought that trust, delegation, and wealth could give her what she wanted, and it was fine if there wasn't more personal care and love. Now, knowing well what she wanted, he still couldn't give it to her and avoided the issue...

Guilt, heartache, affection... all added up, combined with the morning's impulse and the warmth of the bed's enchantment, made Li Yan reach out, hook Yue Yao's neck, lean in, and accurately kiss her cherry lips!

Yue Yao always appeared so dreamlike, even just waking up in the early morning, she looked just as fresh and elegant. When Li Yan's gaze showed signs of action, she noticed and sensed it immediately, making her heart race, wanting to escape but unable to resist her subconscious desire...

A kiss!

Their first kiss, Yue Yao's skill was unrefined, yet due to a telepathic-like tacit understanding, their kiss was as harmonious as if made in heaven!

Both of them were like explosive packs, a little flame was enough to ignite them and quickly immerse them in releasing passion. But both also had a very calm side, embedded in their personalities, inescapable when clear-headed. So even amidst kissing, they both listened attentively to the sounds in the bathroom.

When the sound of washing stopped, they separated out of mutual understanding.

In each other's eyes, they saw the other's desire and satisfaction. Without verbal exchange, they understood everything.

"I have to go..." Yue Yao said softly, quickly crawling out of the bed, not waiting for Yurong to notice something amiss. She jogged to the bathroom door, gently knocked, and said, "Sister Yurong, I'm leaving now; he's still sleeping..."

"Oh..." When Zhang Yurong opened the door, she saw Yue Yao already at the door heading out.

At this moment, Li Yan lay on the bed, his eyes splitting his gaze—one looking at Zhang Yurong at the bathroom door, the other at Yue Yao reaching the room's doorway. He understood well in his heart that no matter who of the two it was, asking him to give up would be extremely difficult! And he would definitely find a way to protect and love them both all his life!

After Yue Yao left, the morning music alarm rang. Zhang Yurong rushed over to turn it off, but Li Yan had already been 'woken up' appropriately by the 'noise'.

"Yurong? Morning!" Li Yan pretended to yawn, stretched lazily, and then 'strangely' asked, "Why are you in my room? Here to wake me up?"

Zhang Yurong, both angry and amused, thought of how she had painstakingly cared for him all night, worried all night, while he seemed fine. "Your room? Take a look whose room this is!"

Li Yan sat up, looked around, and 'surprised' asked, "This is in your room?"

"What do you think?" Zhang Yurong looked at him coldly, unsure if he was pretending or genuinely didn't remember.

Li Yan crossed his arms over his chest, "What did you do to me? I have a wife, you know!"

Seeing his exaggerated manner, Zhang Yurong was sure he was pretending, looking at him coldly without speaking.

Having lied, he had to continue the ruse; if uncovered, she would surely be furious—at least for now, they weren't at a point where nothing mattered. Seeing her expression, Li Yan withdrew his exaggerated demeanor, seriously saying, "Yurong... last night, I'm sorry, I didn't keep my word and scared you, and I thank you for taking care of me."

Hearing his apology, leaving nothing out, made Zhang Yurong feel a bit better, silently thinking, so you know you went too far? Scared me? You also know to thank me for taking care of you?

Just as she wanted to retort a few lines, to prevent him from clinging to her because he slept on her bed, she thought of another problem—not right, does he seem to know everything? Could it be his body was out of control, but his mind was clear? That examination last night... how embarrassing!

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