"I'm heading out."
"Take care on the way."
Early the next morning, after having breakfast together, Ye Feng and Xie Yuyan set off for Li Mucheng's residence. After the events of the previous night, Xie Yuyan was no longer as emotionally unstable as she had been.
Just as Xie Yuyan was seeing Ye Feng off at the gate, she suddenly spoke up.
"Ye Feng, come back early, okay?"
"Sure. Is there anything you want me to bring back for you?"
"Really?!"
Xie Yuyan was delighted. In the time Ye Feng was away, she could think of no other way to ease her anxiety than to sleep in his bed. She couldn’t possibly change the sheets every day—that would definitely raise suspicions.
Besides, every time Ye Feng returned from work, he still had to prepare food for her, even though he was already exhausted. She felt guilty for not being able to do anything for him. No! She had to do something for Ye Feng... even if it was just a little!
"I... I want a cookbook."
"A cookbook?"
"Yes, I want to learn how to cook."
As soon as she said this, Xie Yuyan recalled the time she had tried to crack an egg and quickly waved her hands.
"I... I won’t be as clumsy as last time! I’ll follow the steps in the cookbook..."
Ye Feng smiled knowingly and didn’t refuse her request. "Is there anything else you need besides the cookbook?"
"No! That’s all!"
"Then I’ll buy the cookbook on my way back from work. I’ll head out now, okay?"
"Okay, thank you, Ye Feng."
After watching Ye Feng leave, Xie Yuyan returned to his bedroom, feeling excited as she thought about how his jacket was now filled with her scent. She rolled around on the bed in delight.
"Now those vixens should know to back off. The only one who can be with Ye Feng is me."
......
"Teacher!"
As soon as Ye Feng got out of the car and was about to enter the iron gate, he heard Li Mucheng's voice. He turned to see her standing at the gate, waving at him with no bodyguards in sight.
"Miss, what are you doing here? Why are you alone?"
Ye Feng quickly moved to Li Mucheng's side, shielding her. When he had first kidnapped her, a group of thugs had already appeared, indicating that she was being targeted. If he failed to protect her, not only would he face Li Jing’s wrath, but the mission would also fail.
"Let’s not stand here. Let’s go inside."
"Okay~"
Li Mucheng was thrilled by Ye Feng’s protective gesture. She loved being close to him, and her decision to secretly wait for him at the gate had been worth it.
Just as Li Mucheng was about to lean in to "recharge" on her teacher’s energy, a scent that didn’t belong to Ye Feng wafted from his jacket.
"Huh? This smell..."
Li Mucheng, who had been so happy just moments ago, froze in place, her eyes glazing over as she tightly gripped Ye Feng’s jacket, muttering to herself.
"Why... why does Teacher have another woman’s scent on him? Why?"
"Who... who is she? Who is this woman..."
"Hmm?"
Ye Feng was about to lead Li Mucheng into the house when he felt her tugging at his jacket.
"Miss, what’s wrong? It’s time for class."
"Class?"
Li Mucheng looked up at Ye Feng, who was smiling at her, and her heart sank.
Teacher... why are you betraying me? Why are you acting as if nothing’s wrong? Is that woman the one you really like?
No... no... no...
Li Mucheng’s grip on Ye Feng’s jacket tightened, and even he began to sense that something was off.
Why does it feel like Li Mucheng is reverting to her cold, distant self? Did I do something wrong? Is my nose hair sticking out?
"Miss?"
"Teacher, can you explain where the scent on your jacket came from?"
Li Mucheng forced a chilling smile, her eyes locked onto Ye Feng’s as if any wrong word from him would lead to disaster.
"The scent on my jacket?"
Ye Feng raised his jacket and sniffed, immediately recognizing Xie Yuyan’s fragrance.
"It’s... it’s because I bumped into a girl this morning. I caught her to make sure she didn’t fall."
Of course, Ye Feng couldn’t tell Li Mucheng about Xie Yuyan. The best way to keep Xie Yuyan safe was to ensure that only he knew about her situation.
"You caught her?"
Li Mucheng’s mind conjured up an image of Ye Feng holding a woman who, captivated by his looks, rubbed herself against him. Her anger flared.
"And then? What else did she do to you?"
Ye Feng hadn’t expected Li Mucheng’s reaction to be so intense. To avoid revealing any cracks in his story, he quickly added, "That was it. After I made sure she was steady, I left."
As Ye Feng spoke, Li Mucheng kept her eyes fixed on him, searching for any sign of deceit. Finally, she chose to believe him.
"Is... is that so? Good..."
Li Mucheng’s displeased expression softened slightly, and she stepped closer to Ye Feng, pouting as she began to undo the buttons of his jacket.
"Hey? Miss, what... wait... wait! Miss, what are you doing?"
Ye Feng panicked and grabbed Li Mucheng’s restless hands, feeling flustered.
This noble young lady is acting like a pervert! Why is she suddenly getting handsy?
"Teacher, your jacket is dirty! I’m just having it washed! Let go!"
Li Mucheng stubbornly held onto the buttons of Ye Feng’s jacket, refusing to let go. The thought of another woman leaving her scent on him was like a thorn in her side.
"Alright, alright, I’ll take it off myself. Miss, please let go first."
"Fine..."
Li Mucheng reluctantly released her grip, pouting. She had secretly hoped to sneak a touch of Ye Feng’s body, but it seemed that wasn’t going to happen now.
Maybe... I could offer him another glass of water? No, no, doing it too often would definitely make him suspicious. That’s something he taught me.
Little did Ye Feng know that the knowledge he had imparted to Li Mucheng would now be used against him...
Ye Feng slowly took off his jacket and folded it over his arm, but Li Mucheng snatched it away. She wasn’t about to let him carry that disgusting thing around. She would personally ensure it was thoroughly cleaned!