Xiao Lü was in charge of being adorable.
Jiang Youli finished blow-drying her hair, picked up her phone, and once again saw a text from an unfamiliar number.
[Jiang Youli, if you dare block my number again, you’ll lose your last chance to become my woman! This Saturday night, I’ll be attending the welcome banquet for the Jiang Family’s newly returned true heiress. I bet you’ve never been to such a grand event, have you? If you still want to be with me, come find me. I’ll pick you up at Jing City’s train station and let you be my personal assistant so you can attend with me. Remember, this is your final chance!]
Jiang Youli fell into deep self-reflection.
Why had she ever saved Duan Jinghan’s life? She should’ve just let him rot on the side of the road.
The most humiliating part was that she’d actually thought he was decent back then—enough to date him for two whole months!
This would forever be the biggest stain on her life.
But what a coincidence—her welcome banquet had invited this idiot?
She couldn’t wait to see his expression when he found out she was the Jiang Family’s true heiress.
This time, instead of cursing him out and blocking him immediately, Jiang Youli replied:
[Sure, wait for me at the train station tomorrow at noon!]
Wait all he wanted—Jiang Youli guaranteed Duan Jinghan would be waiting there until the end of time.
She leaned back against the headboard but was interrupted by a news notification.
[Exclusive! Shocking Secret: A Certain Jing City Tycoon’s Heir Is Infertile?!]
Jiang Youli: ?
She wasn’t interested in such gossip, but her attempt to dismiss the notification failed—she accidentally clicked into it. Just as she was about to exit, she realized the article was about Qi Huan.
She forwarded the link to Qi Huan.
Almost instantly, Qi Huan replied with: ?
Then, another message: ……
Followed by: Don’t believe it.
Jiang Youli had already typed out: [Don’t worry, if you’re infertile, I’ll cure you myself!]
But seeing Qi Huan’s response, she deleted it.
Even those two words radiated Qi Huan’s urgency.
Truthfully, Jiang Youli didn’t care whether he could have children or not. To her, marriage didn’t have to involve kids—there were plenty of other things to explore in life.
So she sent back a [I believe in you!] sticker instead.
Qi Huan replied: [Family matters settled?]
Jiang Youli got up, opened her desk drawer, and snapped a photo of the cover of her severance agreement before sending it over.
[All done!]
Qi Huan couldn’t help but smile at Jiang Youli’s message.
She really was decisive—she’d only been back with the Jiang Family for a few days and had already cut ties with her birth parents.
So why should he hesitate?
If Qi Yue and Qi Yu had betrayed him, then he’d just eliminate them all.
[Did Jiang Yangxu kick you out of the Jiang Family after you severed ties?]
The reply came swiftly.
[I immediately recognized Uncle and Aunt as my new parents.]
[They’re amazing! As far as I’m concerned, they’re my real parents now!]
Reading Jiang Youli’s messages, Qi Huan chuckled.
[True, not all birth parents genuinely love their children.]
[Take my situation—I’ve always sensed my father didn’t care much for me, especially after bringing Qi Yue back. His attention shifted entirely to Qi Yue. I never minded before—after all, my brother suffered outside for so long; it made sense for Father to compensate him. I just never expected my brother would try to kill me.]
Jiang Youli read the words on the screen and replied:
[Hugs!]
[Once we’re married, if anyone dares bully my husband, I’ll end them!]
“Heh.” Qi Huan couldn’t hold back a laugh.
Honestly, a girl like Jiang Youli probably couldn’t be bullied anywhere.
[Alright, I’ll be counting on my wife’s protection then.]
Jiang Youli didn’t waste the chance to tease him.
[Don’t worry, hubby, I’ll take good care of you—just make sure to repay me by being a good eye candy~]
After ending the chat with Qi Huan, Jiang Youli called Ye Ying.
“Boss, how’s it feel being back with the Jiang Family?”
“Interesting. Ye Ying, investigate the Jiang Family’s current assets—who manages them, how they’re developing.”
“Got it.”
……
“Heh, little Huan Huan, your abs feel amazing. You’ve trained well, huh?”
Jiang Youli pressed against the man, her fingers lightly tracing the firm ridges of his abdomen, savoring each defined muscle.
Her hand slid from his chest down to his stomach, every touch sending a faint shiver through his body.
The handsome man panted softly, his eyes burning with intensity.
Gazing tenderly at Jiang Youli, he murmured, “Lili, touch me as much as you like.”
A mischievous grin curled Jiang Youli’s lips. “Of course I like it. I’ll be touching them every day from now on.”
His voice was low and rough, laced with indulgence. “Good. Every part of me is yours to touch.”
Jiang Youli blinked. “Such a good boy, Huan Huan.”
His gaze darkened. Leaning closer, he brushed his lips against her ear. “If I’m so good… shouldn’t you reward me?”
“Fine…” Jiang Youli slowly closed the distance, her lips ghosting over his neck before nipping lightly.
The man’s breathing hitched. He pulled her tightly against him, as if trying to fuse their bodies together.
Suddenly, Jiang Youli felt a ticklish sensation on her face. Still lost in the dream, she cracked her eyes open—only to see Xiao Hei, Xiao Bai, and Xiao Lü nuzzling her cheek.
Jiang Youli: “……”
Her wonderful dream had been ruined.
Sighing inwardly, she yawned and pushed their heads away.
The three little snakes perked up, wagging their heads eagerly—clearly begging for food.
Resigned, Jiang Youli got up and headed to the cabinet under their expectant gazes, only to find the jar of freeze-dried spiders nearly empty.
She dumped the remaining scraps onto the desk and scooped the snakes over. “Eat up. I’ll take you guys to the buffet tonight.”
The trio nodded enthusiastically and devoured the spiders.
Jiang Youli sat at the desk, propping her chin on her hand as she absentmindedly watched them eat, her mind still lingering on the unfinished dream.
She closed her eyes, trying to slip back into it.
No luck.
Sighing, she gave up.
Whatever. Once she married Qi Huan, she could be as shameless as she wanted!
……
Jiang Youli was having breakfast with her wonderful new parents when the head butler arrived.
“Sir, Madam, the Old Master requests the young lady’s presence in the main hall later.”
Jiang Yehan frowned. “What for?”
The butler answered truthfully, “Regarding the Jiang Family’s marriage alliance with the Qi Family.”
Jiang Youli’s eyebrow rose.
Finally.
