She still blushed and her heart pounded at the man's words.
Lin Xingwan's bright, sparkling eyes watched as her face visibly reddened, like an overripe strawberry.
"Don't mess around. The doctor said you injured your internal organs and need at least three months of strict rest. No strenuous activity during this period."
After Lin Xingwan spoke, her cheeks were already burning like fire.
They weren't novices when it came to intimacy, yet every time this man touched her, Lin Xingwan felt like a shy bride.
"We won't have strenuous activity. We'll just be gentle and slow."
Zhou Jinbai clearly had no intention of letting Lin Xingwan off the hook. He had waited a week, sleeping in his wife's arms every night. The torment he felt was the greatest trial of his life, this seven days of sleeping next to his wife.
"No, the doctor, Grandma, and the others will scold me if they find out." Lin Xingwan was more worried about Zhou Jinbai's injury. She didn't know how important intimacy was to a man.
Let alone the aloof Dongfang Junze, setting aside his unattainable status, he was still just a man.
A normal man.
He could remain chaste for a woman he hadn't met, and he could possess and declare his claim over a woman he had met and desired.
"With me here, who dares to say a word to my wife?" As Zhou Jinbai spoke, his gaze slowly shifted from Lin Xingwan's face to her neck, then her collarbone, finally settling on her shirt buttons.
Though she was dressed neatly, the man's gaze was aggressive and domineering. His determined look alone left Lin Xingwan flustered.
After speaking, Zhou Jinbai reached out to unbutton Lin Xingwan's shirt.
Lin Xingwan shielded herself with her hands. The man let out a contemptuous scoff and directly pinned her hands to the sides of her head.
Then, the man slowly lowered his head and bit at the unbuttoned side of Lin Xingwan's shirt. The elasticity of the knitwear was excellent, and Lin Xingwan watched helplessly as the man unfastened each button.
His posture was casual and languid, like a black cat leisurely enjoying dried fish, noble and mysterious.
"Zhou Jinbai... Don't mess around! I'll get angry if you keep this up." Lin Xingwan glared at the man before her.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Jinbai asked with extreme sincerity, "Haven't you thought about it every night we sleep together? If that's the case, as your man, I'm too much of a failure if my woman has no thoughts of me."
Lin Xingwan: "..."
Every night before sleeping, this man would tease her until she was on the verge, and only then would he stop.
Lin Xingwan was also a normal woman; how could she not have desires?
Zhou Jinbai kissed her soft lips. "Lips this soft, always saying harsh words. Who taught you that, hmm?"
After speaking, without waiting for Lin Xingwan's consent, he lowered his head and covered her lips.
He had waited a long time for this day. Seven days of recuperation were naturally meant to be released.
Although it was a moment of passion, Lin Xingwan dared not scratch and kick the man like before.
She complied with him as much as possible until everything calmed down.
Lin Xingwan rested curled up in Zhou Jinbai's arms. Even though Zhou Jinbai was gentler than ever, she still felt overwhelmed.
Thinking of all the things he had contemplated for days, Zhou Jinbai embraced Lin Xingwan's shoulder. Seeing her flushed face and the even more vibrant color of her lips, he kissed her forehead with both tenderness and affection.
"You're a handful. I must have owed you in a past life," Zhou Jinbai said, his tone filled with contentment and comfort. He had never imagined he would meet this woman and love her so deeply.
Even if she asked for his life, Zhou Jinbai would give it to her without hesitation.
Before Lin Xingwan could say anything, the hospital room door was suddenly pushed open.
Lin Xingwan, who hadn't fully recovered from her rest, was startled and quickly tugged at her disheveled top, leaning closer into Zhou Jinbai's embrace.
Lin Xingwan's mind went blank. She only then realized the room door wasn't locked. If someone had just walked in...
She couldn't bear to think about it any further.
Zhou Jinbai's expression also turned displeased. His sweet time with his wife had been interrupted. He glanced at the door while pulling the blanket up for Lin Xingwan.
This way, no one knew what scenery lay beneath the blanket.
Entering were Bai Xiao, Liu Mengqin, and Lu Shiyan.
Since Zhou Jinbai had passed the danger period, the top doctors staying there were no longer necessary. For the past week, Lu Shiyan had been responsible for Zhou Jinbai's condition.
"Why are you all here?" Zhou Jinbai's tone was displeased, especially when his sharp gaze fell upon Bai Xiao and Lu Shiyan, making both men feel a chill.
"Of course, we're here to see you. What else would we be doing here? Drinking tea?" Bai Xiao replied irritably. He didn't even know what he had done wrong. He came with good intentions to see this guy, only to be almost threatened by a single glance.
Lu Shiyan looked at Zhou Jinbai and Lin Xingwan sleeping together. He then glanced at the sky outside. It was only afternoon, so why were they sleeping together already?
And his sister-in-law's complexion seemed abnormal. Did she have a fever?
Of course, Lu Shiyan didn't overthink it. Although Zhou Ge's condition had been stabilizing these past few days, they had seen how meticulously his sister-in-law had taken care of him.
As for Liu Mengqin, she was still in a state of shock, unable to recover.
Ever since Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai had their accidents, Liu Mengqin had learned of Zhou Jinbai's identity from Bai Xiao.
She had never imagined that a poor boy would transform into the heir of a trillion-dollar conglomerate.
And a top-tier conglomerate at that!
No wonder she had always felt Zhou Jinbai possessed a unique aura. Now that she thought about it, it was the aura of a true dragon, chosen from a million!
Why did Top Entertainment transform from a perpetually losing company into Rongcheng's premier entertainment company? It was all thanks to Dongfang Junze. Without Dongfang Junze's formidable background and strength, Top Entertainment would never have developed so rapidly.
Yet, even after Liu Mengqin knew all this, it still felt like a dream.
"You come in the afternoon, not the morning. It seems our Bureau Chief Bai is truly sincere," Zhou Jinbai raised an eyebrow, his tone quite mocking.
Bai Xiao awkwardly scratched his head. "I worked overtime from last night until noon today to finish my work. I originally thought you'd be so touched you'd cry tears of joy upon seeing me, but who knew I'd be mocked instead."
"Yes, Zhou..." Liu Mengqin corrected herself mid-sentence. "Yes, Mr. Dongfang. Rongcheng has been quite turbulent recently, and Bai Xiao has been very busy."
"Oh?" Zhou Jinbai snorted. "There are still people daring to cause trouble under our Bureau Chief's nose?"
On the surface, Zhou Jinbai seemed to be chatting with Bai Xiao and the others, but in reality, his hands under the blanket were far from idle.
Feeling the hand on her waist slowly move upwards, Lin Xingwan's eyes widened, and she cast an incredulous look at the man.
In front of so many people, lying in the same bed as Zhou Jinbai was already embarrassing enough. To make matters worse, her clothes were disheveled under the blanket, and she wasn't even fully dressed. How could she dare to get out of bed? She even worried someone might flip their blanket.
The thought of such a consequence made Lin Xingwan wish she could dig a hole and disappear into it.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Jinbai didn't understand her fear and dared to act like this. Lin Xingwan became even more hesitant to move.
The lingering warmth that had just subsided on Lin Xingwan's face slowly crept back, this time even redder than before, her earlobes also burning.
This man... truly shameless.
Bai Xiao and the others had already taken seats on the sofas in the VIP room.
"The King of Gamblers' Night will be held in three days on Rongcheng's most luxurious cruise ship. Half a month ago, many people started flocking to Rongcheng. Over ninety percent of them are from the Black Triangle, and people from the Black Triangle have always been our most troublesome presence. They not only disrupt social order but also disregard the law. They even dare to sell hallucinogenic drugs in Rongcheng, completely disrespecting us police! I can't control what they do in the Black Triangle region, but if they try to pull the same stunts in Rongcheng, I, Bai Xiao, will deal with every single one of them."
Bai Xiao's face was stern, his eyes burning with anger. After speaking, he turned to Lin Xingwan and said, "Sister-in-law, you should stay in Yanjing with Jinbai for now. After the King of Gamblers' Night concludes, you can return to Rongcheng."
Lin Xingwan bit her lip tightly and nodded slightly.
Liu Mengqin asked with concern, "Xingwan, do you have a fever? Your complexion looks unusually red."
It was better that Liu Mengqin hadn't said anything. As soon as she did, three pairs of eyes locked onto her.
Lin Xingwan wished she could die.
Just as she was wondering how to make an excuse, Zhou Jinbai spoke slowly, "My wife has been taking care of me these past few days. She must be tired and sick, so she took a nap when no one was around. Who knew you'd come."
"Sister-in-law is sick? Let me check." As Lu Shiyan spoke, he got up from the sofa and walked towards Zhou Jinbai and Lin Xingwan.
Judging by his demeanor, he seemed about to lift the blanket.
Lin Xingwan's heart leaped into her throat, but Zhou Jinbai narrowed his eyes dangerously, his gaze shooting out a cold glint that deterred Lu Shiyan.
"Xingwan has already had her injection and just needs to rest. As for you all, if you have nothing else, don't disturb her rest." Zhou Jinbai's words were clearly dismissive.
Liu Mengqin had wanted to chat with Lin Xingwan, but seeing Dongfang Junze's stern expression, she finally gave up.
"In that case, we'll leave first. We'll get together again when Xingwan is feeling better," Liu Mengqin said, glancing at Bai Xiao. Bai Xiao just coughed.
Bai Xiao used to think Zhou Jinbai was prioritizing his wife over his friends, but after he found Liu Mengqin, he finally understood the profoundness of it.
He even started to consider retiring and spending time with Liu Mengqin, something he once considered his life's work.
However, Bai Xiao had another purpose for coming today.
"I've investigated the matter you asked me to look into a few days ago," Bai Xiao said, taking out a photo from his pocket. "The person who helped Ye Qingning escape successfully was her. As for her identity, I couldn't find it with my current abilities, but I believe you can."
Zhou Jinbai merely glanced at it, his expression remaining calm. "Mm, I know who did it."
"Since that's the case, we'll leave now. I'll be in Yanjing for the next two days, so call me if anything comes up."
"Okay."
Bai Xiao and Liu Mengqin left.
"Then I'll go do some other work," Lu Shiyan said, hurrying to catch up with Bai Xiao and the others.
He felt that if he were any later, Brother Zhou would kill him.
Finally, only Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai were left in the hospital room.
Lin Xingwan immediately pushed Zhou Jinbai away, put on her pants, and quickly got out of bed, frantically fastening her buttons.
"Zhou Jinbai, you've gone too far!"
Lin Xingwan was furious. If it weren't for Lu Shiyan and the others, she would have beaten this man severely.
"Where have I gone too far? Can't I even touch my own wife?" Zhou Jinbai said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world. He then concluded, "Wife has lost too much weight these past few days. She doesn't feel as good as before. I'll have to take good care of her from now on."
Lin Xingwan no longer wanted to deal with this man and went to the bathroom to clean up the mess.
Lin Xingwan's phone vibrated. She picked it up and looked at it.
An unknown number had sent her a text message:
[Since Dongfang Junze has woken up, when will you fulfill your promise?]
After reading the text message, Lin Xingwan's whole body went cold.
Ever since Zhou Jinbai woke up, she had been worried about the promise she made to Duan Muxing.
But she also held onto a sliver of hope, wishing that Duan Muxing would forget about her, an insignificant person.
This way, she could continue to live happily with Zhou Jinbai.
However, seeing this text message, Lin Xingwan knew that Duan Muxing had not forgotten.
That man had been waiting for her to divorce Zhou Jinbai...
Lin Xingwan felt as if something was choking her throat, making it impossible to breathe.
She didn't even know how long she had been in the bathroom until Zhou Jinbai's voice came from the doorway.
"Wife?" Lin Xingwan, startled, quickly hid her phone and looked at Zhou Jinbai with a mixture of fear and confusion.
The man was wearing a dark gray wool sweater over a black overcoat, softening his sharp features. Coupled with his pale complexion, he had a refined and gentle aura.
He looked like a handsome oppa from a Korean drama.
This man's style was truly versatile.
Seeing Lin Xingwan's troubled expression, he walked to her side and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I might be a bit tired lately. My mind is a bit hazy." Lin Xingwan quickly changed the subject. "You're dressed like this, are you planning to go out?"
"Yes, but it's not just me going out. We're going out together."
Zhou Jinbai pinched Lin Xingwan's cheek and leaned closer, as if about to kiss her. However, he merely took her hand and led her to the ward, putting a white long down jacket on her.
"Where are we going?" Lin Xingwan frowned, looking at Zhou Jinbai's mysterious demeanor and couldn't help but ask.
"You'll know when we get there," Zhou Jinbai said mysteriously, refusing to tell Lin Xingwan.