The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

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Zhang Yurong is in the home office weighing Li Yan's good and bad, but didn't expect the scoundrel to already be up to no good!

Even though she specifically warned Li Yan not to scare Yue Yao, worrying he might show his sleazy side or flirt verbally. Being at home, she believed he wouldn't act recklessly. So she was at ease, but unfortunately, as soon as Li Yan slipped out of the office, he headed straight to the guest room where Yue Yao was staying!

When his finger lightly knocked, the room door opened quickly. The beautifully dreamy cartoon-like Yue Yao seemed to have been waiting to open the door for him.

Li Yan walked in naturally.

"I thought you were taking a bath, planning to sneak in for a little fun," Li Yan said with a mischievous smile, not hiding his lustful intent at all.

Yue Yao followed him in, smiling slightly: "This is your house, your wife might come at any time. Since I knew you'd come over soon, whether you have that intent or not, I wouldn't dare let you succeed."

"You could pretend not to know me, or pretend you forgot to lock the door."

Yue Yao just looked at him, watched intently for a while, and then sighed softly, "You really have changed..."

"Gotten fatter? Or more frivolous?" Li Yan chuckled.

"I don't know, maybe this lifestyle makes you happier," Yue Yao said softly, then changed the subject, "Sorry, to gain her trust, I lied to your wife."

Li Yan shook his head indifferently: "It's okay, I lie to her more. Did you come early?"

"Yes. As soon as you allowed, I came immediately. But if I can't stay by her side, there are still gaps in protection. So I had 526 look up her commonly used IM number, then fabricated a lie to earn her trust," Yue Yao simply explained.

526 is a person, fully known as 5261941, originally belonging to Guan Ziyi, but consistently helps Li Yan, Queen and the others. They operate from behind the scenes with a numeric code. This beautiful dreamlike moon-lit girl Yue Yao is naturally Li Yan's powerful partner Queen!

What kind of lie Queen used to gain Zhang Yurong's trust, Li Yan didn't want to know. To him, as long as Queen could protect Zhang Yurong closely, that was enough. Of course, he also trusted Queen, knowing it was his connection, she wouldn't let Zhang Yurong be heartbroken, even if she left one day, it would be in a way she could accept.

"Your relationship... isn't as good as it was shortly after the wedding?" Yue Yao asked hesitantly, still daring to voice the question.

Li Yan laughed: "Please, you're the one everyone respects as Queen, even in today's appearance, you've already charmed countless male employees at our company. How can you be gossiping?"

Yue Yao gave a faint smile, not pursuing further, and then said: "She's a really good girl, a good match worth cherishing."

Li Yan smiled: "Not necessarily, Guan Ziyi even says you're my best match."

Yue Yao lowered her head slightly, seeming a bit embarrassed.

"Hahaha! Don't take him seriously, that guy talks nonsense all the time, I don't mind if you find someone to teach him a lesson." After the joke, Li Yan sighed again, "I've been on vacation for almost two years now, and I've found that for people like us, it's hard to live a normal person's life. Take Zhang Yurong for example, I can't let her know anything. Some aspects can never be open to her, the distance is too far, it's hard for people to come closer, to understand, to engage. And someone like you, knows me too well, every cold, dark side, it's also impossible to come closer."

"I haven't seen you in almost two years either... although not unfamiliar, but I don't know you as well as before," Yue Yao softly interjected.

This made Li Yan look at her thoughtfully, was it a response to just that sentence?

Yue Yao smiled slightly: "You have a lot of ordinary people's traits now, could you be forgotten?"

Li Yan forced a wry smile: "Some things... once learned, are unforgettable for a lifetime. Yun Country people, after two years abroad, still use chopsticks when they return. You came to offer suggestions and personally came over, it's not just about helping me protect her, right?"

Yue Yao nodded softly: "Two years isn't long, some things have never changed; but for some people and things, two years is also a long time. Long enough for upgrades and replacements..." She gazed mildly at Li Yan, the King of Assassins she had always supported, "Right now, many people don't know..."

For her lamentation, Li Yan simply smiled softly in response: "They only know Queen? That's okay. In fact, all aspects of business and management were originally your responsibility. Like how everything was handled these two years while I was gone, this is the difference in our roles. You play a much larger role!"

For his affirmation, a slight trace of melancholy showed on Yue Yao's face. She wasn't an ambitious person, but with Li Yan abandoning everything, she had to become ambitious, to see everything through by assisting him. In these two years, he has been casually hands-off, but does he know when she ever felt at ease?

She didn't voice her pressure, nor complained, only confided quietly: "No matter how big the role, if you want me to hold on, I'll hold on, but without you... as the spiritual leader, I won't be able to hold on."

Looking at Yue Yao in front of him, a dreamy young girl, Li Yan suddenly understood that it wasn't power she desired, but rather freedom. Perhaps it was his influence, or perhaps she had the same desire to lead an ordinary life. His departure had placed the burdens of two people on her shoulders alone!

Having been lazy for too long, Li Yan felt a twinge of guilt. Even without aiming for progress, some responsibilities need to be shouldered.

"I understand now. Starting today, my... vacation is over. If you have anything, you can discuss it with me."

A flash of surprise appeared in Yue Yao's eyes, followed by a touch of emotion. From what she knew of Li Yan, he hadn't taken a break just to enjoy the life of an ordinary person; there must have been other reasons. And since he hadn't returned actively, it was clear he hadn't solved his problems yet. The fact that he would say such a thing now was undoubtedly because of her!

At this moment, she felt that the hardship she endured silently for two years was worth it.

"Don't worry, I'll still let you be a worry-free Boss."

Li Yan smiled: "Don't push yourself too hard. If you wear yourself out, I'll have to step in. Since you've already appeared using this identity, you should experience the life of an ordinary person properly. I can tell that Yurong cares quite a bit for you. She doesn't have many true friends, and neither do you. Perhaps you two could become friends."

Yue Yao nodded with a soft smile, staying silent but agreeing in her heart. She could become enemies with strangers or friends with those she didn't know, all for him.

"You should head back, or else if Yurong comes over, it'll be hard to explain."

Li Yan chuckled bitterly: "She specifically told me earlier not to frighten you. You're right, I should head out first. Otherwise, I'll miss seeing a beautiful female guest, only to get caught by the beautiful hostess, and that would be a big loss."

He had just returned quickly, and Yue Yao had only just opened her suitcase without sorting the contents. She continued at the bedside.

Li Yan opened the door himself, planning to sneak back to his room without letting Zhang Yurong see him. But luck, as always, loved to play tricks. Just as he opened the door, he heard the sound of high heels; Zhang Yurong was coming!

If he went out now, he'd run right into her. The second floor was spacious, allowing him a bit of time to buffer, but only just a bit...

If Zhang Yurong saw him, it wouldn't just be seen as sneaky peeking—Li Yan would accept that. But she had just arrived, and it was obvious this excuse wouldn't fool her. If she began to suspect their relationship, it would put Yue Yao in a position where she couldn't protect her, and the uncovering of the deception would only cause heartbreak.

So, in that moment, Li Yan had no choice but to hide immediately. Unfortunately, although the guest room was also enlarged and had a vanity, table, and wardrobe, since no one lived there, the wardrobe was empty. What if Zhang Yurong came over to help Yue Yao organize her clothes?

...

Seeing Li Yan quickly close the door and run to the guest room's bathroom, Yue Yao found it amusing, but she also understood that it must be Zhang Yurong approaching. She hurried over to lock the door, giving them a bit more time.

Inside the bathroom, Li Yan felt a bit overwhelmed. While it was large, equipped with a shower and bathtub, Yue Yao hadn't sorted her things, so she wasn't bathing. If Zhang Yurong entered, everything would be clearly visible with nowhere to hide.

"I'll lock myself inside. If you come over, just knock; if it's her, I won't open." Li Yan quickly whispered to Yue Yao.

Yue Yao nodded with a smile, and at that instant, the sound of knocking came. Li Yan hurriedly hid inside the bathroom, while Yue Yao checked the room to ensure there were no traces of Li Yan before opening the door. Inside, Li Yan was relieved he had discarded his lit cigarette beforehand; otherwise, while he could hide, the smell of smoke in the room couldn't be cleared immediately.

"Sister Yurong."

"Yue Yao, still tidying up?" Zhang Yurong entered, "I thought you might not have brought any pajamas, so I brought you a few sets to wear that I haven't used."

"Thank you."

Upon entering, Zhang Yurong saw Yue Yao's open small suitcase, containing a laptop and few clothes. She thought about suggesting a shopping trip for clothes after eating, but worried it might be overly enthusiastic and that Yue Yao might not accept. So, she smiled earnestly and handed over the pajamas she brought.

"Try these on and see if they fit. If not, I can get others."

Yue Yao took the pajamas, feeling a bit embarrassed, and quickly said, "Sister Yurong, there's no need to trouble you; they'll definitely fit."

Zhang Yurong shook her head: "If you just make do, any clothes would fit, but pajamas should be comfortable. I know you're embarrassed to change in front of me..."

Yue Yao tacitly agreed, hoping she would leave first.

Yet Zhang Yurong suggested, "You can change in the bathroom. I'll help you tidy up, and you can show me once you're done."

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