When Chen Yan heard Yang Nuannuan speak like that, he hesitated for a moment.

He was not a fool.

It was very late, and sharing a room with a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, if anything went wrong, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't clear his name.

But when his gaze fell on Yang Nuannuan's face, Chen Yan's eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Because he noticed that Yang Nuannuan's eyes were still red, as if she had just been crying.

Combing that with the different temperament and appearance of Yang Nuannuan now and before,

Chen Yan felt... as if this girl had just experienced something significant.

It gave Chen Yan an ominous premonition: Yang Rou was not at home, and with Yang Nuannuan in such a low mood state, he hoped nothing would happen....

Scenarios of "not going in, and then reading about Yang Nuannuan's death from a fall in the newspaper the next day" involuntarily appeared in his head. After hesitating for a while, he nodded and agreed.

He carried the fruits and Red Wine into Yang Nuannuan's home.

Yang Nuannuan bent down to find a pair of disposable slippers in the shoe cabinet and placed them at Chen Yan's feet.

Chen Yan handed the things to Yang Nuannuan and then bent down to change his shoes.

While walking towards the living room, Yang Nuannuan received the items and said, "It's just my mom and me living here; we rarely have guests. So we don't have slippers for guests. Sorry."

While changing his shoes, Chen Yan said, "It's fine."

After changing shoes, Chen Yan followed Yang Nuannuan to the living room.

Since he knew this house was rented by Yang Rou, Chen Yan didn't take a closer look. Instead, he sat down comfortably on the sofa.

Yang Nuannuan poured a glass of water for Chen Yan, placed it in front of him, then sat opposite him.

Chen Yan's gaze once again landed on Yang Nuannuan.

Yang Nuannuan really did look different; without the cover of glasses, Chen Yan noticed for the first time that she was quite beautiful.

And compared to her usual gentle smile, she carried a touch of allure and coldness now—traits that could stir a man's desire to conquer.

Of course, what Chen Yan was most concerned about right now was what Yang Nuannuan encountered that changed her so much today.

He took a sip of water, then cautiously said, "Nuannuan, you... seem to have run into a problem?"

"If it's okay... could you tell me about it?"

Yang Nuannuan sat on a small stool, head lowered, remaining silent.

However, from the low air pressure she emanated, one could feel that she was distressed…

Chen Yan was somewhat worried.

He wanted to use his "spirit light Headphones" to hear what was going on with Yang Nuannuan, but… he had already used his two opportunities this afternoon on Qin Ming and couldn't use it now.

Therefore, Chen Yan was helpless.

He looked at Yang Nuannuan with concern and asked, "Should I make a call to Sister Rou?"

Yang Nuannuan shook her head slowly.

Chen Yan felt the ache in his teeth.

He dreaded this kind of situation with girls the most.

He tried again, asking tentatively, "Then... shall I call Yu Qiao Qiao to come over and keep you company?"

This time, Yang Nuannuan's reaction was particularly strong.

She suddenly raised her head, looking at Chen Yan, and said, "Don't call them! Don't call them!"

Chen Yan:.....

Although both times she was preventing him from contacting people close to her, Chen Yan keenly sensed the difference between the two.

'It seems... the problem lies in Yu Qiao Qiao's dormitory?'

'Was it a tiff among the girls in the dormitory?'

Chen Yan felt he had too little information.

So he thought for a while, stealthily picked up his phone, and sent a message to Yu Qiao Qiao, inquiring about Yang Nuannuan's situation for the day.

Shortly after, Yu Qiao Qiao replied.

She said Yang Nuannuan indeed seemed a bit off today.

It started after Zhao Ying pulled her aside for a one-on-one talk and then her mood turned sour.

Afterward, Yang Nuannuan kept to herself.

Since she was a top student sitting in the front rows during classes, nobody thought much of it at first.

But later, when she was silent even while walking together, they slowly began to sense something was wrong.

Later, during dinner, she went off with Brother Ying to another table, saying that they had something to discuss.

Chen Yan analyzed the useful information from the "intelligence" provided by Yu Qiao Qiao, the little spy.

'Zhao Ying.'

'Two conversations.'

What did Zhao Ying talk about with Yang Nuannuan?

Why did it cause Yang Nuannuan to become like this?

Chen Yan pondered for a while, and suddenly a light of inspiration flashed.

Could it be... the Zhao Family?

As he thought of this, Chen Yan quietly sent a message to Zhao Ying.

[Brother Ying. Is Nuannuan related to the Zhao Family?]

After a moment, Zhao Ying's reply came.

[She is my cousin.]

Seeing this message and recalling that Yang Nuannuan was from a single-parent family, Chen Yan suddenly felt that all the fog seemed to have cleared up....

Even without the "spirit light Headphones," Chen Yan felt that his guess was very likely accurate.

Consequently, his headache worsened.

It's hard to settle family affairs — how could he advise her in this situation?

Sister Rou, oh Sister Rou. Why did you have to go on a business trip today of all days? You're really giving me a tough problem here!

Chen Yan looked at Yang Nuannuan, coughed, and then said, "Nuannuan, have you been enjoying your time at the company lately?"

Yang Nuannuan, with her head lowered, ignored him.

Chen Yan:....

Chen Yan changed the subject, "Have your studies been overwhelming lately?"

Yang Nuannuan still didn't say a word.

Chen Yan's teeth hurt from the tension.

What's up with this impenetrable attitude?!

Just as Chen Yan was about to burst with frustration, Yang Nuannuan suddenly made a move.

She stood up, took an already-opened bottle of Red Wine from the liquor cabinet, uncorked it, and said, "Join me for a few drinks."

Chen Yan looked at Yang Nuannuan, hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Following this, Yang Nuannuan took two wine glasses, pouring wine for each of them.

Obviously inexperienced in drinking, Yang Nuannuan not only didn't aerate the wine but also filled the glasses to the brim: perhaps... she was in a hurry to get herself intoxicated.

And indeed, that was the case.

She drank fiercely, gulping down large mouthfuls.

Chen Yan watched her, sipping slowly himself.

She seemed to want only a drinking companion and didn't care about anything else, solely focusing on her own drinking.

Seeing her drinking so fiercely, Chen Yan really wanted to suggest, "Should we have a couple of dishes? Are you actually just going to drink on your own?"

Like this, glass after glass of Red Wine went down.

After just three glasses, Yang Nuannuan slumped into Chen Yan's arms, drunk.

Looking at the flushed face of the girl who was now unconscious, Chen Yan sighed.

He put down his wine glass, wrapped one arm around Yang Nuannuan's waist and the other under her delicate legs, lifting her in a princess carry, and then headed towards the inner room.

Softly kicking open a few doors and with the help of the dim light from the living room, Chen Yan carefully inspected each before locating Yang Nuannuan's bedroom.

Then he laid Yang Nuannuan on the bed.

Yang Nuannuan seemed to have a good temperament when drunk; after drinking, she did not cry or make a fuss but just slumbered deeply.

Asleep, she looked even more beautiful; the coldness and allure emanating from within made her look more like a woman than a girl.

Chen Yan placed her on the bed and then gently patted her, asking, "Nuannuan, would you like some honey water?"

Yang Nuannuan muttered twice but did not speak.

Chen Yan stood up, searched in the living room but didn't find any honey.

He thought for a bit, his gaze landing on the keys lying on the dining table.

He picked up the keys and tried them at the door; they were for Yang Rou's home.

He got the honey from his place, prepared a cup of honey water, then used the key to open the door, went to Yang Nuannuan's bedroom, and fed her the drink.

Yang Nuannuan was clearly heavily intoxicated, utterly weak and entirely leaning on Chen Yan. As he fed her water, she instinctively took a few sips.

After he had given her the water, Chen Yan returned to the living room, thought for a while, and picked up a pen and paper from under the coffee table to write a note.

[Nuannuan, I don't know what worries you're facing. But whatever it is, Sister Rou is by your side, and so are we all. You have your own little home, as well as a larger family in the dormitory and company.]

[We all are your family and are willing to always be by your side.]

[If you are feeling down, just think of us; we are all your family.]

After writing, Chen Yan thought for a while and added two sentences,

[The cup on the table has honey water. You can take a sip after you wake up.]

[I'm taking the key and will come to see you in the morning.]

After writing the note, Chen Yan went back to Yang Nuannuan's bedroom and placed the paper under the water glass.

Securing the note, Chen Yan tucked Yang Nuannuan in, then went back to his own home, yawning along the way.

Back home, Chen Yan freshened up and got into bed.

Recalling the evening's events, he couldn't help shaking his head, "What in the world was all that!"

"And moreover! What does it have to do with the Zhao Family again!"

He shook his head again, turned on his mobile phone, wanting to catch up on a risqué novel he had been following.

But for some reason, the author had not updated today.

Bored, Chen Yan set down his phone and then decided to turn off the lights and go to sleep…

.....

...

[Yu Qiao Qiao Favorability: 188] (Touched +7)

[Lu Man's Favorability: 191]

[Wealth Value: 0] (10-fold cashback of 2.161 million in progress…)

[Professional Wealth: 0] (2-fold cashback of 100 million in progress…)

[Cash: 2,7213.23 million+] (Lu Man's Studio invested 100 million)

[Fixed Assets: 197 million] (The last fixed asset is being cashed out…)

[Total Assets: 46913.23 million] (22,161 million cashout in progress…)

....

The next day, the sunlight woke Yang Nuannuan from her sleep.

She groaned softly, her head aching without even opening her eyes….

...

[Yu Qiao Qiao Favorability: 188] (Touched +7)

[Lu Man's Favorability: 191]

[Wealth Value: 0] (10-fold cashback of 2.161 million in progress…)

[Professional Wealth: 0] (2-fold cashback of 100 million in progress…)

[Cash: 2,7213.23 million+] (Lu Man's Studio invested 100 million)

[Fixed Assets: 197 million] (The last fixed asset is being cashed out…)

[Total Assets: 46913.23 million] (22,161 million cashout in progress…)

....

The next day, the sunlight woke Yang Nuannuan from her sleep.

She groaned softly, her head aching without even opening her eyes….

...

[Yu Qiao Qiao Favorability: 188] (Touched +7)

[Lu Man's Favorability: 191]

[Wealth Value: 0] (10-fold cashback of 2.161 million in progress…)

[Professional Wealth: 0] (2-fold cashback of 100 million in progress…)

[Cash: 2,7213.23 million+] (Lu Man's Studio invested 100 million)

[Fixed Assets: 197 million] (The last fixed asset is being cashed out…)

[Total Assets: 46913.23 million] (22,161 million cashout in progress…)

....

The next day, the sunlight woke Yang Nuannuan from her sleep.

She groaned softly, her head aching without even opening her eyes….

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