Chapter 23: Full of Twists and Turns

Ouyang Ximing crossed his arms in front of him and stared at Ye Yan tirelessly. Suddenly, he sneered and said, “Are you being rude to me now? Why don’t you say anything?”

Ye Yan pursed her lips, not daring to say anything, because she really didn’t know the story between the original character and this person!

Ouyang Ximing’s smile gradually faded from his lips. His eyes grew deeper in expression, and his gaze toward Ye Yan became increasingly complicated. Ouyang Ximing rubbed the bridge of his nose in weariness.

He suddenly stood up and approached Ye Yan. Before Ye Yan could react, he grabbed her fragile wrist with one hand and wrapped his other arm around her slender waist. He pushed her hard backward, forcing her against the desk.

Ye Yan was completely confused. What kind of opening is this?

Coming in and pressing her against the desk right away? What’s the deal?

"You..."

“Shh! Since Xiao Yan doesn’t want to talk about it now, then don’t mention it later either.”

Ouyang Ximing suddenly smiled wickedly. He placed his index finger over Ye Yan’s red lips. Gently, he pushed aside Ye Yan’s slightly disheveled hair. His warm fingertips caressed her delicate skin.

From the eyes, down to the nose, and then to those rosy lips. Ouyang Ximing stared intently at those bewitching lips.

His eyes grew darker and more profound. His hands lost control of themselves as he caressed them. Ye Yan’s lips gradually became red and swollen.

“Hiss…” Ye Yan couldn’t help but cry out in pain, cursing Ouyang Ximing in her heart for being such a heartless person.

All that remained was Ouyang Ximing’s sly smile, which was truly unsettling. He stared at Ye Yan with that smile, a smile that made one shudder. His slightly squinted eyes were unfathomable, fixed blankly on the person before him. After a while, he tilted his head and said, with a half-smile, “Xiao Yan'er, may I kiss you?”

“No…” Ye Yan’s words of refusal were cut off by Ouyang Ximing.

Ye Yan’s resistance didn’t even register with Ouyang Ximing. All he wanted now was to punish this disobedient girl properly.

Ye Yan furrowed her brows angrily. She was annoyed and tried to push away and resist, but Ouyang Ximing firmly held her wrist in place.

After a long while, Ouyang Ximing leaned close to Ye Yan’s ear and whispered, “Xiao Yan, this is your punishment for being naughty.”

After speaking, he watched Ye Yan, who was clearly annoyed, with a smug expression. Clearly, after what had happened just now, Ouyang Ximing was in a good mood.

Ye Yan glared fiercely at Ouyang Ximing, cursing him inwardly.

However, in Ouyang Ximing’s eyes, Ye Yan, with her delicate and gentle demeanor, seemed even more adorable.

Ouyang Ximing’s lips curled into a faint smile, yet it carried an overwhelming sense of pressure.

“You must be sick!” Ye Yan couldn’t help but curse out loud. When she touched the corner of her lip, she found it broken. It was clear just how rude Ouyang Ximing had been.

Ouyang Ximing didn’t get angry but instead smiled. “That’s a disease that only Xiao Yan'er can cure.”

Just as Ye Yan was about to retort, Ouyang Ximing continued, “Xiao Yan, you really are too mischievous! While I was abroad, it wasn’t bad enough that you messed with Pei Xuanyu. Now you’ve gone after someone else too. What do you think? That just because you say ‘we’re done’, it’s really over? The person who dares to leave me, Ouyang Ximing, hasn’t even been born yet! Hmm?”

Ouyang Ximing stroked Ye Yan’s neck. The tickling sensation made Ye Yan uncomfortable, and she also felt a sense of oppression, as though something dangerous was staring at her.

That cold, damp feeling made Ye Yan shiver involuntarily. She felt a sense of sadness in her heart. What kind of man had the original owner gotten herself involved with?!

However, Ye Yan also heard what Ouyang Ximing said just now. She came to several conclusions:

First, the original owner had talked to him before, and later even dumped him.

Second, it’s true that the original character did talk with movie star Pei Xuanyu. However, why she became involved in the “Third Party Scandal” remains unknown.

Third, Ouyang Ximing really cares about the fact that the original owner broke up with him. He’s also quite concerned about the rumors surrounding her relationship with Chen Jinseng.

“Well… I’m here today to ask what the company plans to do regarding that matter that’s been discussed online.”

Ye Yan decided not to mention all the messy things that had happened to the original owner. She would focus on resolving the current issues first.

“Oh, I thought you really missed me when you called me the day before yesterday. Turns out you called me because of your affair with another man.” Ouyang Ximing’s cold words made Ye Yan’s heart sink.

“Can’t I?” Ye Yan asked, frowning.

But in her heart, Ye Yan was already calculating how likely it was for her to cancel the contract.

After all, having a crazy ex-boyfriend as a boss was something Ye Yan simply couldn’t bear.

“Okay, as long as Xiao Yan says something, I’ll agree to anything.”

Ye Yan looked up at Ouyang Ximing in surprise, dazzled by his pure smile.

Because that scene was quite impactful: those utterly charming eyes, with just the right curve.

“Regarding that program…”

“Just continue recording the program for now. I’ll take care of this matter. Since Xiao Yan'er has already bowed to me, how could I possibly refuse? But…” Ouyang Ximing paused for a moment as he spoke.

This meal made Ye Yan’s heart tighten.

“But… Xiao Yan'er should know who she can get close to and who she can’t, right?” Ouyang Ximing made it pretty clear what he meant. He could have just said outright: “Stay away from other men!”

“I know, I know,” Ye Yan quickly agreed.

One’s a madman, the other’s a pervert. Ye Yan really wants to run away by hauling a train through the night, you know~_~!

Still close?

She was completely terrified!

She certainly doesn’t want to be locked up in a dark room!

She knew all too well what it was like before she came here, and she didn’t want to go through it again.

………

The incident online ended with Chen Jinseng personally posting on a social media platform, appealing to his fans to be rational. He said that he didn’t want to impose any burden on Ye Yan, and that his feelings were one-sided after all.

This statement clearly shows that Chen Jinseng is responsible enough to take on the risk of losing a large number of fans.

After all, Chen Jinseng is a celebrity idol now.

Moreover, with Ouyang Ximing managing things behind the scenes and steering public opinion in a positive direction, netizens’ emotions gradually stabilized.

However, Chen Jinseng’s public display of affection on that social media platform caused quite a stir in the industry.

However, Chen Jinseng himself was very happy, as this meant that Ye Yan and him were now tied together. This was exactly what he wanted. From now on, he wouldn’t have to be cautious when pursuing Ye Yan.

.........

The next morning.

Chen Jinseng acted as if nothing had happened, leaning against the railing by the door and waiting for Ye Yan.

Since he got back quite late from handling some matters yesterday, he couldn’t see Ye Yan. So, he waited for her early this morning.

He couldn’t wait to see her!

He wanted to pull her into his arms, but… not yet.

Wait a little longer.

He’s already making arrangements.

Chen Jinseng’s usually indifferent eyes grew increasingly profound, like an endless pool of water, deep and complex.