Li Jie rolled her eyes at him: "Someone told me you were part of a scalper gang, selling scalped tickets with Nian Yufei?"

"..." Li Yan felt a bit embarrassed; he had made up that story off the cuff and didn't expect her to remember.

"Even if the concert tickets cancel out past favors, you saved her that night, so she's in debt to you again..."

"That was your doing! And you're her bodyguard, it has nothing to do with me."

Li Jie's face suddenly showed a strange expression: "So you two have known each other for years, no wonder Nian Yufei has a very special affection for you. But I think... her gratitude isn't typical; maybe she's considering offering herself to you?"

Li Yan kicked her in the butt, causing Li Jie to tumble off the bed with a laughing curse: "You silly girl, you've always been a cool presence in my eyes, but your gossip is tarnishing your glorious image!"

Li Jie climbed up, rubbed her hip, and simply lay beside him on the bed, complaining: "You're too mean! How could you just kick me like that!"

"Did it hurt? Do you want me to massage it for you?"

"Get lost!" Li Jie blushed slightly, feeling like he was teasing her, her heart raced, and she quickly changed the subject: "By the way, speaking of which, you're also a bodyguard, and a very high-level, very powerful one at that? You're working alone? Want to join our company?"

"No thanks!"

Li Jie rolled her eyes, "Do you have to refuse so quickly? I was just inviting you to join our company, not asking you to offer yourself."

"Haha, if you were offering yourself, I'd agree immediately!"

"Go away!"

"As I said, everyone is different. I'm not suited for your methods, I'm a mellow guy; aside from insanely high prices beyond your imagination, I have to be interested to take on tasks. Besides, I'm already the general manager of a film company, and there won't be time to protect others while dealing with newly debuted female stars!"

"You scoundrel!"

"You've just realized?"

Li Jie felt defeated by him and reluctantly dropped the subject: "Forget it, our Jie Rui is too small to accommodate a big shot like you. Don't worry, I'll keep your secret, I won't tell anyone about you. Now that we've discussed it, you'll admit that you fired a shot at lunch too, right?"

She had originally thought Li Yan had fired, but at the time, the gunshots were too intense to imagine coming from one gun. Plus, others were firing, so she merely suspected.

"Yeah, I killed the first two." Li Yan admitted ambiguously, acknowledging the first two since at that point the bodyguards only had time to shoot at the three, while the first two had no chance and fell, which couldn't be concealed. Of course, it's not technically lying, more leading to misunderstandings.

Sure enough, Li Jie showed an enlightened look, thinking of the situation at the time, those three were presumably shot down by the bodyguards, it only made sense if Li Yan killed the other two.

"Luckily you were there, otherwise, they couldn't have gotten away unharmed. About earlier, why did you hit my dad?" Although he briefly explained, she still felt unclear.

"Actually, we didn't get exposed, I left with the guests. Even if you left with them, when we went out together, you weren't wearing a wig or different clothes, strangers wouldn't recognize us. But your dad saw us at the hotel and possibly worried about you eloping with me or wanted to protect us, following us out. I noticed him and thought he was working for those Si Country people, so I... And those Si Country people, including those helping them, probably followed your dad.

Your dad hastily tracked us normally, they might have tracked us from afar with cars and binoculars, which I didn't notice. After that I wasn't sure, but I think maybe that person looked after I knocked your dad out and suspected us two, setting traps with him."

Li Jie was slightly angry, got her dad knocked out! This guy, a brute!

"I'm kind of puzzled..."

"Puzzled about what?"

"My dad got beaten up and knocked out by you, how did he send me away and shake hands with you in peace?"

"Well... probably because we looked too intimate along the way. He misunderstood me as not being a seducing gigolo but your boyfriend, and when he got beaten by me, saw my dominance, he immediately surrendered, thinking having you with me was promising since most men can't manage you, so he... Hey, what are you doing?"

Li Yan hadn't finished talking before Li Jie punched him. She was trained, unlike regular pretty girls, her punches hurt.

"What do you mean most men can't manage me?" Li Jie glared at him, what kind of talk is that? Saying I'm butch, unwanted?

Li Yan smiled wryly: "It mainly means your father says you're strong, and even usual sparring with male bodyguards can't best you, hence if it were a typical gentle guy, you'd surely be uninterested."

"That's indeed so..."

"Getting punched by you every three days, ordinary men couldn't stand it either. And there are few who can overpower you these days, still being decent looking, very rare indeed, don't you think I'm your dad's idea of a prime candidate?"

Li Jie was speechless; her own dad feared she'd never marry and upon seeing someone skillful, wouldn't let go... Am I really so undesirable?

Seeing her remain silent, a hint of sadness appeared on her face. Considering it from a girl's perspective, it's indeed a sensitive topic; Li Yan patted her shoulder comfortingly: "Actually, don't get your dad wrong, he's mainly doing it for your sake. Although not far, observing us along the way, he assumed you liked me when I held your hand and hugged you as you didn't resist, and with guys like me being scarce even with a lantern search now. For your happiness, he got beaten up by me willingly as long as he secured a quality son-in-law..."

Li Jie was amused: "Are you speaking on behalf of my dad? Why does it sound like you're just praising yourself?"

"A bit too much, can't help it; I'm pretty modest though." Li Yan shamelessly bragged, his hand moving up to play with her hair.

Li Jie quieted down, lying there watching him.

After a moment of silence, she asked softly: "Do you know what I was thinking when that assassin pointed a gun at me earlier?"

"Stay calm, escape."

Er... Li Jie sighed silently; he was indeed rational!

"Yes, indeed. But after experiencing his first shot, I knew I couldn't dodge it; when you all gambled on shooting speed, my life became a wager. At that moment, I thought... Wouldn't it be too unfortunate to die like this? I've never worn pretty dresses, never dressed up like a girl, never dated surrounded by flowers and moonlight, never... kissed."

Li Jie spoke dreamily, recounting and reminiscing; her initial thought was she'd never become a woman. But saying it in front of Li Yan made her feel embarrassed, so she changed it to having never kissed, which made her blush.

Combining Li Chengfeng's words, hers, and usual scenarios, Li Yan felt emotional; she's always acted like a tomboy, never truly enjoying the joys of being a girl, it's tough on her.

"Want me to take you shopping for pretty dresses later? You could even do your makeup, just treat it as a disguise if you like. As for dating..." Li Yan hesitated, it wouldn't hurt to pretend, but what if it became real?

Li Jie felt a bit dreamy, really wanting it deep inside, but considering the current situation, it wasn't suitable. Yet with tomorrow potentially harsher, and unknown exposure after tonight's events, if they're exposed, it's not just her in danger but also dragging Li Yan.

Having almost lost her life today, if that fate awaited her soon, wouldn't it be a lifelong regret?

Her thoughts reached here, she didn't answer Li Yan's question, she leaped and straddled Li Yan!

"I want you!"

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