On the day of graduation, I was dragged by my rich father to get the certificate

The dinner was held at Hai City's top hotel, the Hai City Pearl Hotel, and all the guests were business celebrities.

When Si Yehan entered the venue with the strangely dressed Gu Wan, everyone's attention was immediately focused on them.

There were whispers everywhere, and some people couldn't help laughing out loud.

Gu Wan deliberately staggered and leaned on Si Yehan exaggeratedly:

"Ouch, these heels are too high~"

Her voice was sickeningly sweet, attracting even more attention.

Si Yehan remained calm, holding her firmly, and even asked considerately:

“Would you like to change your shoes?”

Gu Wan's eyes widened. She wasn't angry at all? She gritted her teeth and decided to increase her strength.

When the organizer was giving a speech, Gu Wan deliberately yawned loudly; during the meal, she grabbed food with her hands and spilled red wine on the dress of the lady sitting next to her; the most outrageous thing was that she took advantage of Si Yehan talking to someone, slipped onto the stage, grabbed the microphone, and started singing tunelessly.

There was an uproar.

Gu Wan stole a glance at Si Yehan and finally saw that his face darkened.

Success! She was secretly delighted and sang even more vigorously.

Si Yehan strode onto the stage and picked her up by the waist in front of everyone.

Gu Wan screamed and struggled to get down, but was held firmly in his arms.

"I'm sorry, everyone. My female companion is a little drunk." Si Yehan's voice was calm and self-possessed, but with unquestionable majesty. "Excuse me."

He carried Gu Wan and quickly left the banquet hall, leaving behind a chorus of discussion.

"I thought Mr. Si had a problem with his sexual orientation because he never brought a female companion to a party. It turns out he just has a unique taste!"

"But it does take courage to bring a female companion like this out."

"That's right, haha..."

Gu Wan's heartbeat quickened, both because of the anticipation of her freedom and because of the warmth and strength of Si Yehan's embrace that made her feel strangely palpitating.

Si Yehan stuffed her into the car in silence and told the driver to go back to the villa.

The air pressure in the car was terribly low, but Gu Wan felt a strange sense of victory.

“Satisfied?”

Si Yehan finally spoke, his voice as cold as ice.

Gu Wan raised his chin:

"Very satisfied. Now shouldn't you kick me out? I embarrassed you in front of so many people..."

Si Yehan suddenly leaned over and put one hand on the car window next to her ear, trapping her in the small space.

His breath hit her face, mixed with a hint of cologne, causing Gu Wan to hold her breath instantly.

"Do you think you can make me give up on you like this?" His low voice was dangerous. "Gu Wan, you don't know me well enough."

Gu Wan widened his eyes:

“What…what do you mean?”

Si Yehan's fingers gently stroked her cheek, finally stopping at her bright red lips:

“The game has just begun, you have to keep working hard.”

Just when Gu Wan thought she was going to be kissed again, Si Yehan suddenly let go of her hand and sat back down.

Logically speaking, she should be happy that Si Yehan didn't force the kiss on her, but at this moment she felt a little disappointed.

She didn't even dare to look at Si Yehan any longer, fearing that her true thoughts would be seen, so she could only turn her head away and look out the window awkwardly.

The night was as dark as ink. Cullinan drove smoothly into the villa area, and the wheels made a slight rustling sound as they rolled over the fallen leaves.

Si Yehan sat in the back seat, his slender fingers sliding across his tablet, processing the last few emails.

The street lights outside the car window cast mottled light and shadows, flowing across his well-defined profile.

"Master Si, we're here."

The driver gave a gentle reminder and parked the car steadily in front of the villa.

Si Yehan put away the tablet and looked out the window.

This villa located mid-mountain is one of his many properties, but it is special because of the presence of a certain person.

Si Yehan turned his head to look at Gu Wan, who was curled up on the leather seat, and his breathing slowed down slightly.

It seemed as if he hadn't seen Gu Wan like this for a long time.

The girl who always had a straight back and a stubborn look in her eyes recently, now let down all her guard and was sleeping soundly like a child without any precautions.

Her eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, her lips were slightly open, and her breathing was even and long.

Si Yehan's Adam's apple rolled, and some emotion spread in his chest.

He subconsciously slowed down his breathing, as if afraid of disturbing her dream.

"Mr. Si, do you need me to wake up Miss Gu?"

The driver asked quietly.

"No need." Si Yehan's voice was a little deeper than usual. "You should go back and rest first."

He got out of the car, walked to the other side, opened the door, bent down, and carefully reached his hand across Gu Wan's knees and back.

The moment his arm touched her body, a light scent of jasmine penetrated her nose, making his movements unconsciously gentler.

Gu Wan moaned unconsciously in her sleep, and her head naturally leaned against his chest, looking for the source of heat.

Si Yehan's body froze for a moment.

Then he tightened his arms, held her firmly in his arms, and walked towards the villa.

"Master Si, you are back."

The butler came forward and was obviously stunned when he saw this scene, but he quickly regained his professionalism and said, "If you need me..."

"No need." Si Yehan interrupted him, his voice very low, "Go prepare a cup of warm milk and send it to Miss Gu's room."

Watching Si Shao holding Gu Wan's back as he walked away, the housekeeper and security captain Lao Chen muttered:

"Old Chen, have you noticed that since Miss Gu Wan came here, Master Si has become a different person."

"Yes, not only have my living habits changed drastically, but even my mood has become unpredictable."

At this moment, Si Yehan looked at Gu Wan, who was as quiet as a kitten in his arms, and suddenly a strange warmth rose in his chest.

"You've been messing around all night, you deserve to be so tired."

He scolded in his heart, but his tone was unnaturally soft.

Arriving at Gu Wan's door, Si Yehan gently pushed it open with his shoulder.

He walked to the bedside and bent down very slowly, afraid to wake her.

When Gu Wan's body touched the soft bed, she turned over unconsciously and grabbed his tie with one hand.

Si Yehan held his breath and froze in place.

He should have pulled her hand away and left immediately, but his body went against his logic and remained motionless in this awkward posture.

“Don’t go…”

Gu Wan murmured in her dream, her brows slightly furrowed.

Si Yehan's heart skipped a beat.

He leaned over as if possessed by a demon, and with his other hand gently brushed away the loose hair on her forehead.

"I am here."

He whispered back, so quietly that it was almost inaudible.

Gu Wan's brows relaxed and the strength in his hands loosened a little.

Si Yehan took the opportunity to carefully untie his tie and pulled it out of her hand.

He knew that he liked Gu Wan, but he didn't expect that he would be so confused just by seeing her sleeping face.

"Master Si, the milk is ready."

The maid's voice came from outside the door, interrupting Si Yehan's thoughts.

"I'll leave this to you."

He quickly regained his usual sternness and turned toward the door.

Seeing this, the maid hurriedly stepped back two steps as the housekeeper had instructed - when working here, one must always keep at least two steps away from Mr. Si, otherwise not only will one have to pack up and leave, but one will also have to pay a sky-high penalty for breach of contract.

Back in the study, Si Yehan poured himself a glass of ice water, trying to cool the lingering images in his mind.

Outside the French window, the stars were twinkling, but his thoughts always stayed on that room and that sleeping girl.

“It’s crazy.”

He muttered to himself and drank the water in the glass.

But when he closed his eyes, what still emerged in his mind was Gu Wan's defenseless sleeping face and the indescribable satisfaction he felt when holding her in his arms.

The feeling was so strong that he felt overwhelmed.

It was late at night and the villa fell into silence.

Only a single lamp was on in the study, illuminating the silhouette of a man in deep thought.

In the room not far away, Gu Wan turned over with a faint smile on his lips, as if he had dreamed of something beautiful.