The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife

"She's sick, isn't she." Ye Shikai's heart trembled, and he blurted out subconsciously.

"No, my lord was in closed-door cultivation recently and just came out the day before yesterday." Selena spoke indifferently, her expression as icy as it had been for thousands of years.

Closed-door cultivation, could she have encountered a bottleneck in her cultivation? In Ye Shikai's memory, Ji Qian was not a competitive person; her approach to cultivation was always slow and steady, never rashly seeking quick success, and he had almost never heard of her undergoing closed-door cultivation.

Throughout the journey, Selena drove the car ahead while Ye Shikai silently watched out the window. The architecture here was distinctly different from the skyscrapers of Yanjing, heavily influenced by European styles. Ye Shikai became so engrossed in the view that he repeatedly imagined scenarios of meeting Ji Qian but didn't know how to start the conversation.

"Netherworld King, recently my lord seems troubled. If I may be so bold, does it have anything to do with you?" At this moment, Selena asked indifferently.

"Perhaps." Ye Shikai continued to gaze out of the window, saying that Ji Qian naturally carried a "melancholic" aura, inscrutable. Ye Shikai had once jokingly said that Ji Qian was the reincarnation of Lin Daiyu, and it seemed, unfortunately, he was right.

Selena was Ji Qian's loyal confidante, but after all, theirs was a superior-subordinate relationship. As a subordinate, she wouldn't meddle in Ji Qian's personal affairs. Her inquiring from Ye Shikai today showed that Ji Qian indeed had been struggling these days.

Two hours later, the car stopped in front of the Moon God Temple. Ye Shikai looked at the pristine white building and felt an urge to turn around and leave.

He remembered that in Yanjing, Ji Yu had almost killed Ye Shikai over this matter. Fortunately, she was not a master poisoner like Zi Yun, otherwise, Ye Shikai might really have been in trouble.

"My lord, please come in." Selena gestured for him to enter. Ye Shikai then slowly walked inside. There were quite a few maids inside, all dressed in white gauze, like fairies. Other than Ye Shikai, Ji Qian was not too fond of being close to other men, perhaps because the majority at the Moon God Temple were women. If Ye Shikai hadn't saved her at the Holy Mountain back then, many things would not have happened.

Speaking of which, their acquaintance was also greatly thanks to Fire God Hephesto and Sun God Apollo. If they hadn't set a trap, collaborated to kill the former Moon God Selene, Ye Shikai would not have had the chance to play the hero. Perhaps it was a twist of fate; the crafty duo eventually died at Ye Shikai's hands.

"You're here." At this moment, a faint voice spoke behind Ye Shikai. Turning around, he saw Ji Qian coldly staring at him, appearing silently like a ghost behind him.

"I heard from Selena that you were in seclusion recently. What exactly happened?" Ye Shikai asked urgently, clearly desperate for an explanation.

"Nothing much, just a trivial matter." Ji Qian turned her head away, speaking indifferently.

"No, there must be something." Ye Shikai subconsciously reached out and grabbed Ji Qian's arm, suddenly realizing that his gesture might seem awkward.

"Has your second persona acted up recently?" Several seconds later, without answering Ye Shikai's question, Ji Qian posed one of her own.

"No, since returning to Yanjing, it hasn't acted up."

"That's good." Ji Qian turned around and slowly walked towards a parlour. "Come in for some tea."

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In the parlour.

"I heard you're getting married soon." Ji Qian's words had barely fallen when Ye Shikai felt unnerved, hitting right at the heart of the matter.

"Yes."

"Aren't you going to invite me?" Ji Qian flipped her hair, appearing as regal as a princess from the heavens, making Ye Shikai feel pressured for the first time.

"Ji Qian, would you really want to go?" Ye Shikai was troubled, not understanding Ji Qian's true feelings, especially as she appeared more calm and indifferent, it made Ye Shikai even more anxious, fearing it might be the calm before the storm...

Previously Ji Qian had sacrificed a lot for him. Even after Ye Shikai's marriage, she was still willing to search for the legendary Four Elements in Atlantis to treat Ye Shikai's Demon Addiction. Ye Shikai was moved but increasingly guilty. What role was she playing in helping Ye Shikai, an ex-girlfriend, or what? Ye Shikai felt ashamed to face her.

Perhaps her heart was indeed suffering now, painfully wrenching while maintaining a facade of indifference.

Ye Shikai slowly stood up and walked over to Ji Qian, reaching out to touch her shoulder, but like a reflex, she flinched away sharply. He owed Ji Qian too much.

"Of course, I would." Ji Qian spoke lightly, "Aren't you curious what my recent seclusion was for?"

"Why."

"These past few days, I've clarified a lot of things." Ji Qian suddenly paused, and at the same moment, Ye Shikai's heart nearly stopped too.

"I love you, not for any reward. I love you, and so I don't want to see you struggle because of me." Ji Qian tiptoed, and their foreheads gently touched, "When you want to fly, I am willing to let go."

To truly love someone, you must learn to let go.

Their lips naturally met and turned into a passionate kiss. Ye Shikai's desire surfaced, and he grabbed Ji Qian's long gauze, pulling hard. Gradually, their clothes started coming off one by one, and they fell onto the sofa, the parlour filled with an intimate atmosphere as they indulged in the throes of passion...

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The next day, the two lay naked on the sofa, only covered by a few torn pieces of clothing. Ji Qian rested on Ye Shikai's chest, and he looked at the beauty in his arms, his heart filled with mixed emotions. As Ji Qian said, to love is to learn to let go; lingering connections only prolong the pain, it's better to be "blunt".

"Ji..."

"Shh, don't talk." Before Ye Shikai could speak, Ji Qian interrupted him, and they looked deeply into each other's eyes. A few seconds later, Ji Qian slowly laid her head on Ye Shikai's chest, her waist-length hair falling across his stomach.

After returning to Huaxia, the two definitively "broke up," so these few days were their final emotional allowance.

"These three days, let me accompany you around." Ye Shikai spoke softly, Ji Qian didn't respond, merely nodding slightly.

Ye Shikai reminisced about his experiences with Ji Qian, from acquaintance to love; it seemed they had never really relaxed. But now, they were finally at peace, no longer needing to hold back. Their love was like a cup of plain water, simple and bland…