He didn't reply to her message. Wen Xuanyuan couldn't sleep, tossing and turning all night, feeling depressed.
The moment she saw his reply, she was instantly revitalized. All her earlier distress and wild guesses vanished.
"Did you drink? Then why are you still driving? It's raining so hard, it's so dangerous!"
The concerned tone made Li Bowen's lips curve upwards.
"It's all my fault, making my baby worry. I'll never do it again."
"Safety first, understand? I hope there won't be a next time." Wen Xuanyuan wasn't really angry, but her worry was genuine.
"Got it. It's very late. Baby, go to sleep early. I'll drive you back to school tomorrow. Goodnight."
Even through the phone, his gentle voice made Wen Xuanyuan blush.
Her mood improved, and sleepiness crept in.
Yawning, she put down her phone and gradually drifted off to sleep.
...
The next day, Ling Yuchen had planned to drive Xia Wantang back to school.
However, the people he sent to scout ahead reported that they had indeed found many paparazzi lurking.
Xia Wantang's identity had already been exposed, and today was the start of the school year. It was inevitable that those people would be watching.
With the crowds and the mixed elements present today, it would be difficult to find peace in the future.
Interestingly, their apartment building was not being watched.
Perhaps those people had given up after staking it out for half a month with no leads.
Since there were no classes for the first few days of school, Ling Yuchen took her directly back to the apartment.
As school started, the neighborhood, being a school district, became lively.
This was a high-end apartment, and it was not cheap. The advantage of its price was the increased security.
Those who did not live there could not enter. If invited, they would have to be verified by the residents first, and only then would they be allowed in.
It was only upon entering the complex that they avoided some unnecessary trouble.
Upstairs, Ling Yuchen unlocked the door with his key. Xia Wantang stood obediently behind him.
He pushed the door open and stood to the side, gesturing for her to go in first.
Xia Wantang didn't think much of it. She took a couple of steps forward, and as she casually raised her eyes, she found that the place had completely changed.
The small space exuded warmth and softness.
The living room was predominantly warm yellow, with the television background being slightly whiter, adorned with some uniquely designed lines.
Various colored throw pillows on the beige sofa added pops of color, and a fluffy, pale green carpet covered the floor.
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, the sky-blue starry curtains were so beautiful they made one feel refreshed.
Ling Yuchen looked at her dazed expression and asked with a smile, "Do you like it?"
Xia Wantang nodded vigorously, her joyful mood evident.
"We'll sleep in the master bedroom. I've had the other room designed as a study, so I can work there while you do your homework beside me."
This made Xia Wantang look forward to their life ahead.
After entering the apartment, she went straight to the bedroom.
The bedroom now had a larger bed, neatly made.
The quilt on the bed was pink, casually adorned with hearts, exuding a strong girlish vibe.
The curtains were also pink, with two layers. The outer layer was a sheer fabric with many sparkling elements, making it very attractive.
The entire room was designed in a style that a girl would love.
Xia Wantang gently stroked the soft quilt, suddenly recalling her first visit.
At the time, she had imagined what Ling Yuchen would look like sleeping on a pink quilt, never expecting to see it so soon.
The thought... made her chuckle softly.
Just then, Ling Yuchen suddenly hugged her from behind, his seductive and sensual voice whispering in her ear.
At the same time, the warmth of his breath brushed against her ear, causing a tingling sensation.
"What are you laughing at?"
Tickled, Xia Wantang flinched and said, "I'm not laughing at anything. Let me go quickly."
"No."
Ling Yuchen looked at her with deep eyes and whispered in her ear, "Wifey, I specifically got a bigger bed..."
They had been together for some time now.
From the tone of his voice, she could guess the meaning behind his words.
Her cheeks burned with embarrassment, but the person holding her drew closer.
Finally, they both fell onto the bed.
Just as the room was filled with an intimate atmosphere, a sudden phone ring shattered the moment.
Ling Yuchen's eyes instantly cleared, and a coldness welled up within them.
Xia Wantang gasped for air, her hair slightly disheveled, her lips a vibrant red, and her flushed face incredibly alluring.
She found her phone in her pocket. The caller was Wen Xuanyuan.
Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the agitation in her heart and answered the call.
"Tangtang, have you arrived at school?" Wen Xuanyuan's voice was full of joy. "I'm in the car now, almost at school."
Xia Wantang replied, "I haven't yet. I'm in an apartment near the school right now."
"Then Bowen and I will come find you later. Send me the address. We don't have classes for a few days anyway."
Hearing that they were coming, Ling Yuchen's expression turned even colder.
"Okay."
To his surprise, Xia Wantang agreed. His cold gaze filled with resentment, and the passion within him was completely extinguished.
Xia Wantang, completely oblivious, was beaming with excitement.
"Xuanyuan is coming! We'll definitely have to eat together at noon. There's nothing at home, so let's go grocery shopping!"
Seeing her happy expression, Ling Yuchen couldn't bring himself to refuse.
The two of them then left the apartment and headed straight for the wet market.
After hanging up the phone, Wen Xuanyuan said to Li Bowen, "Let's go find Ling Yuchen and Tangtang. They bought an apartment in a complex near the school."
"Okay."
Li Bowen drove with one hand and held Wen Xuanyuan's hand with the other.
Wen Xuanyuan's heart felt sweet, and she was overcome with emotion.
She could see him when she turned her head, a man who exuded gentleness.
His hand rested casually on the steering wheel, his well-defined fingers exuding a sense of beauty.
His profile was like a meticulously carved work of art, with a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his high nose bridge.
Wearing a white shirt, he looked like a refined rogue, yet he was also cultured and as gentle as jade.
Wen Xuanyuan was mesmerized, her gaze fixed on his prominent Adam's apple, her heart inexplicably racing, finding it surprisingly alluring.
Li Bowen drove steadily. The traffic light ahead turned red, so he slowed down gradually. Wen Xuanyuan didn't even notice that the car had stopped.
Li Bowen immediately turned his head to look at her, his gaze growing increasingly gentle.
"Baby, what are you looking at?"
As he spoke, his Adam's apple moved up and down.
Wen Xuanyuan, acting on impulse, reached out and touched it.
Li Bowen's body stiffened, his breathing became heavier, and his eyes were filled with suppressed desire.
A heat surged from his feet to his head, then spread throughout his body, converging somewhere.
Realizing what she had done, Wen Xuanyuan shyly tried to withdraw her hand.
But Li Bowen grabbed her mischievous little hand and said in a hoarse voice, "Baby, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"
Wen Xuanyuan didn't yet grasp the seriousness of the situation.
Li Bowen's voice became even more magnetic and restrained.
"Don't you know you can't just touch an Adam's apple? It can cause big trouble."
Wen Xuanyuan looked at him with bewilderment. Li Bowen continued, "Baby, shall I teach you some physiology?"