‘So it was Xu Ruobing after all?’
Jiang Lai’s heart skipped a beat once he realized the identity of the person who had entered his room.
If it had been his sister-in-law, he could have at least predicted her intentions, but Xu Ruobing… Jiang Lai had no way of knowing what she might do.
She might stop at a few kisses and hugs, but she could just as easily do something completely unexpected.
It was like riding a rollercoaster with his eyes closed — he never knew if the next moment would bring a climb or a sudden, sharp drop.
Faced with this uncertainty, Jiang Lai still didn’t open his eyes.
He wanted to see what Xu Ruobing’s goal was in coming to his room so late.
He knew how she felt about him and how possessive she could be.
If she hadn’t been constantly considering his feelings, she probably would have done everything she wanted to do a long time ago.
Based on his past understanding of her, Jiang Lai knew very well that Xu Ruobing wasn’t the type of person who would never go against his will.
Thus, he was genuinely curious about what she planned to do in his room.
Besides, even if he did open his eyes, Jiang Lai didn’t know what kind of attitude he should take toward her.
Should he reject her or go along with it?
He didn’t want to break this delicate balance right now.
After all, if he pretended to be asleep, he wouldn’t have to worry about anything.
He only needed to quietly accept whatever happened next.
Xu Ruobing looked at Jiang Lai, who showed no signs of waking up even after her soft call.
Feeling relieved, her movements became bolder.
Her gaze was intense and direct, staring affectionately at Jiang Lai through the darkness.
A simple hug was nowhere near enough for her.
If Chi Yingyu hadn’t been constantly opposing her, why would she have needed to sneak into his room under the cover of night?
Xu Ruobing felt like a thief now — guilt-ridden and forced to be cautious, terrified that her movements might wake someone in another room.
She lay down gently on Jiang Lai’s bed and snuggled up beside him, pressing her head against the back of his neck to catch the scent where it was strongest.
Just getting a whiff wasn’t enough.
Carefully, without making any sudden movements, she slowly shifted her body.
The frustration she had felt during the day finally seemed to ease.
Looking at Jiang Lai lying beside her — staring at his stunning and somewhat adorable sleeping face — she reached out a finger toward his cheek.
At that moment, another presence quietly approached, and soft footsteps echoed outside the room.
During the day, such faint footsteps would be almost inaudible, but in the silence of the night, the sound was incredibly clear and impossible to ignore.
Xu Ruobing froze instantly before quickly withdrawing her hand.
She knew exactly who those footsteps belonged to.
If the other woman saw her in Jiang Lai’s room, given Chi Yingyu’s personality, a fight would surely break out and wake the sleeping man.
Xu Ruobing couldn’t bear to let that happen.
She quickly scanned the room’s layout and found a place to hide — behind the balcony curtains.
As long as she pulled them shut, Chi Yingyu wouldn’t see her.
Just as she finished hiding, the door was pushed open.
Chi Yingyu stepped into the room, her movements so light it was as if she were afraid of disturbing the peace.
Her gaze swept over the room, confirming that Jiang Lai was still lying quietly on the bed with steady breathing, seemingly undisturbed.
Simultaneously, she scanned the area, but didn’t find that loathsome figure she expected.
The corners of Chi Yingyu’s mouth curled up into a satisfied smile.
‘Xu Ruobing isn’t in the room? Could she be in the bathroom?’
Chi Yingyu had been pretending to sleep while Xu Ruobing was still in their room.
She had intended to see if the other woman would try something wicked while she slept, so when she realized the room was empty, she had quietly slipped out.
However, after finding no trace of Xu Ruobing anywhere else, she had come to her brother-in-law’s room to check.
Chi Yingyu didn’t consider this a Night Raid; she was merely ensuring her brother-in-law’s safety, making sure he wouldn’t be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives.
She walked gracefully to the bedside, her gaze landing on Jiang Lai’s face.
Her eyes were filled with tenderness and affection.
She reached out to gently caress his cheek, the warmth from his skin making her heart tremble slightly.
“Lai Lai, you’re sleeping so soundly,” she murmured, her voice almost a breath.
She leaned down and placed a light kiss on his forehead, as if staking her claim.
However, she didn’t notice that a pair of eyes was staring intently at her every move from behind the curtains.
Xu Ruobing held her breath, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.
She was jealous that Chi Yingyu could be so close to him, yet she was worried about being discovered.
She gripped the curtains tightly, her knuckles turning white.
Since she had snuck in late at night, she was in the wrong; if she were caught, Chi Yingyu would definitely use it against her.
Chi Yingyu sat by the bed and gently took Jiang Lai’s hand, whispering, “Did you know? I really like you. Every time I see you, my heart can’t help but beat faster.”
“But I’ll wait for you. I’ve already waited for over ten years. I know there isn’t a place for me in your heart yet, and I don’t mind waiting a few more years, even if it’s another twenty.”
Xu Ruobing was shaken by these words.
She couldn’t understand what kind of feeling could persist for over ten years.
The woman before her was only around 30 years old, and Jiang Lai was even younger; ten years ago, he would have still been in school.
“I know Xu Ruobing has feelings for you too, but I don’t think she can give you happiness. Her personality is far too flighty. She might seem devoted now, but what about later? Someone like her, who has seen so much, will have a change of heart. I don’t believe she could love only you for the rest of her life.”
Fury surged within Xu Ruobing.
She almost couldn’t stop herself from rushing out to demand how Chi Yingyu had the right to judge her like that, but she held back.
If she revealed herself, Jiang Lai would wake up, and the situation would spiral completely out of control.
After saying this, Chi Yingyu’s mood seemed to lighten significantly.
She let out a soft sigh, stood up, and leaned down once more to place a gentle kiss on Jiang Lai’s lips.
Then, she turned toward the door.
But just as she approached it, she saw the doorknob slowly turning from the outside…
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