Chapter 133: Chapter 130: Little Rascal

"Hmm?" Sister Yan paused. This little rascal had been so excited just a moment ago—why the sudden change of heart? Intrigued by Ye Chen's 180-degree turn, she asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing!" Ye Chen smiled and replied, "Some things shouldn't be forced. If my memories return, they return; if they don't, then I'll just consider this a fresh start."

"Hmm, not bad!" Sister Yan nodded. "Sometimes, I wish I could lose my memory and start over in a new city, just like you. But I can't, because I carry too many responsibilities. There are many things I can't just walk away from."

"Everyone has their own burdens to bear," Ye Chen said with a faint smile. Discussing such heavy topics seemed to calm him down. Facing the alluring Sister Yan, he appeared much more composed, lacking his earlier restlessness. Sister Yan handed him a cup of coffee and said, "You have your responsibilities too. Take good care of Xiao Ruo. She’s a great girl. If you can, heh, I’ll support you in winning her over!"

"Haha..." Ye Chen laughed, "Actually, I have a greater interest in mature women!"

"You little rascal, look at you, exposing your true colors in a single sentence!" Sister Yan gave a charming smile, straightened her posture, and teased, "If you have the guts, then come and get me!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen actually retreated. Though Sister Yan was sexy and enchanting, she had a mysterious background and hidden power; no one knew what she might do to him. Ye Chen instinctively shrank back.

"What? Lost your nerve?" Sister Yan watched him with a playful glint in her eyes.

"Heh, forget it. I... although I'm interested in mature women, I... I prefer to be the one who does the pushing," Ye Chen grinned.

"Tch..." Sister Yan’s face flushed immediately. She stood up and stretched, a lazy, languid gesture that radiated glamour. Every ounce of her charm seemed to spill forth. Ye Chen gazed at her alluring figure—the graceful curve beneath her slender waist, the hint of her shapely hips. With her back to him, Sister Yan said, "If you want to rest, you can sleep here. If you have things to do, go back. I need to take my afternoon nap."

As she spoke, she unzipped her dress, holding it in her hands. Her back was completely bare and porcelain-white. Ye Chen’s eyes widened, dying to rush forward for a better look, but she was facing away. As the dress slipped from her shoulders, he stared fixedly at her silhouette. Unfortunately, just as the fabric slid past her hips, she stepped into the bedroom, pulled the door shut, and poked her head back out with a smile. "I'm going to sleep now. Make yourself at home!"

She closed the door, though not completely.

Ye Chen exhaled a ragged breath, his hands clutching his lap as he felt as hard as steel. He took a few deep breaths and downed the coffee in one gulp. He stared at the ajar door, tempted, but ultimately suppressed the wicked fire rising within him. He sat on the sofa for a while longer before heading out.

Inside the room, Sister Yan was completely naked. She stood before the mirror, admiring her smooth, delicate skin. She was quite confident in her own allure. Yet, when she heard the sound of the door closing, she paused for a moment before a small smile crept onto her lips. "What a cowardly little rascal."

She lay down on the bed and pulled up the silk quilt. The room was cool, and the feeling of the bedding against her bare skin was incredibly comfortable.

Ye Chen left the hotel and glanced back, realizing it was the Jin Sheng Hotel. He headed toward the Tianya Group. Having been delayed for some time, he wondered how the company was doing. He hailed a taxi and sped off.

By noon, the receptionist, Xiao Mei, was asleep at her desk. Ye Chen didn't disturb anyone; he took the elevator straight to the twentieth floor, where Li Ruo’s office was located. It was the lunch hour, and employees were either resting, reading in the library, or having a beer at the company's complimentary bar. The hallway was empty.

Ye Chen walked into Li Ruo’s office. The door was slightly ajar. He knocked, received no reply, and pushed it open. The office was empty, and the coffee on the desk had gone cold. He moved toward an adjacent open door—Li Ruo’s private gym, complete with a yoga mat and a treadmill—but she wasn't there either.

"That's strange, where did she go?" Ye Chen wandered around, puzzled.

He had no choice but to try the only other door, which was closed. He turned the knob and stepped inside. He saw Li Ruo sleeping peacefully on the bed, her delicate face exposed. She was covered by a pink quilt, her fair arms resting outside. The room was freezing. Seeing her brow furrowed in sleep, a wave of tenderness washed over him. He hurried over to tuck her arms under the covers.

However, as he lifted the quilt, he clearly saw the fullness revealed by her pajamas. He gritted his teeth, suppressing his baser instincts, and tucked her in properly. The movement woke Li Ruo. She opened her eyes and, seeing Ye Chen sitting before her, covered her mouth, "Ye Chen... am I... am I dreaming?"

"No, this is a dream!" Ye Chen grinned.

"Is... is this really a dream?" Li Ruo paused, then immediately hugged him, her chest pressing against his arm. This only made Ye Chen's heart race. Li Ruo didn't seem to care that she was wearing a camisole nightgown; in her mind, this was a dream. Even when the straps slid off her shoulders, exposing her firm curves, she remained oblivious. Ye Chen was burning up.

"Yes... this is definitely a dream!" Ye Chen nodded quickly, thinking to himself, *Damn it, if this weren't a dream, she would have kicked me out long ago.* As he nodded, Li Ruo leaned in and kissed him. Ye Chen was ecstatic—the beautiful CEO was initiating a kiss! In such a seductive scene, what kind of man wouldn't take action?

He kissed her back decisively, his hands cupping her fullness—so smooth, delicate, and elastic. He pulled her into his embrace, her soft peaks pressing tightly against his chest. It felt incredible. He parted her lips and tasted her sweetness.

"Ah!" Li Ruo suddenly felt a sharp pain. Ye Chen had been too vigorous, biting her tongue. She stared at him in shock, "This... this isn't a dream at all!"

"Huh?" Ye Chen looked at her blankly, swallowing hard. Her chest was still exposed, and he felt the urge to touch her again. He looked at her awkwardly and said, "Well... you're right, this definitely isn't a dream."

"Bastard!" Li Ruo gasped, grabbed a pillow, and slammed it at him. Ye Chen dodged and scrambled out of the room. Li Ruo shouted, "Ye Chen, you bastard, you pervert, you're shameless!"

"I... I really didn't mean to!" Ye Chen shouted back.

"Hmph, stay out there!" Li Ruo yelled angrily.

She locked the door, changed into her work uniform, washed up, and applied light makeup. When she finally emerged, Ye Chen was standing in the office with his head bowed, looking like a schoolboy who had made a mistake. Seeing him, Li Ruo felt a fresh wave of anger—this scoundrel had taken advantage of her.

"Hmph!" Li Ruo huffed, sat at her desk, and looked up at him coldly. "Weren't you in prison? How did you get out?"

"Oh, that..." Ye Chen scratched his head in embarrassment. "It was Sister Yan. She... she took back her business card."

Li Ruo paused, her eyes widening. "You mean Sister Yan intervened to help you?"

"Yes," Ye Chen nodded.

"That's wonderful!" Li Ruo said, pleasantly surprised. "Why didn't I think of that? Sigh, it almost cost me my life!"

"Wait? What happened?" Ye Chen asked, startled.

"Oh, it's nothing!" Li Ruo shook her head. Just then, Lin Ziwen walked in, looking furious. "Ye Chen, you heartless beast! While you were in prison, CEO Li was praying everywhere for you, and she nearly died from alcohol poisoning. And here you are, bullying her the moment you get back. How could you do this to her?"

Ye Chen was stunned. He looked at Li Ruo in horror. "Xiao Ruo, what is she talking about?"

"I... I'm fine!" Li Ruo quickly shook her head.

"Let me tell you!" Lin Ziwen couldn't take it anymore. She felt aggrieved for her CEO, as she could clearly see that Li Ruo was in love with Ye Chen. How else could she have sacrificed so much in silence? She gritted her teeth and said, "To prevent you from getting a heavy sentence, CEO Li sought out Liu Jiangqiu, but that man has been coveting her for a long time..."