The Arrogant President’s Cute Assistant

When had Pei Yuanyi started being with another woman?

Qian Yexue gave a bitter smile. What was the relationship between her and Pei Yuanyi now? Why did she care about his matters?

“It’s just a game; you know that, right? The only one I like is Yexue,” Pei Yuanyi said casually, but his words struck deep in Qian Yexue’s heart.

She knew it was a lie, so why did it matter so much to her?

“Alright.” Qian Yexue came out holding a glass of juice. “There’s nothing else; you’ll have to settle for this.”

Just as Qian Yexue was about to sit back down next to Pei Yuanyi, Lin Zhi grabbed her wrist, and no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn’t break free.

“Let go…” The inherent physical difference between men and women made it impossible for Qian Yexue to match his strength; she simply couldn’t escape his grasp.

Seeing this, Pei Yuanyi stood up, walked a few steps, and picked Qian Yexue up in his arms. “Didn’t you hear her ask you to let go?”

Lin Zhi still refused to release her. He looked at Qian Yexue, but she only had eyes for Pei Yuanyi, unwilling to give him even a hint of warmth.

Once Lin Zhi finally loosened his grip, Pei Yuanyi immediately shielded Qian Yexue behind him.

“Yexue, will you come back to me?” Lin Zhi, who had always been proud and confident, was now begging her to come back.

The past was behind them, but the deep scars he left on her heart were still impossible for her to forget. If she continued to be with Lin Zhi, she would have to carry those scars for the rest of her life, and she truly didn’t want that.

“Lin Zhi, if you really love me, then let me go,” Qian Yexue turned away, unable to look at him, her eyes filled with tears.

No matter the situation, she had never cried so hard. In that moment, Lin Zhi suddenly understood; he hadn’t brought her warmth, only deeper sadness.

“Alright, I understand.” Lin Zhi’s voice was filled with despair. Qian Yexue had never seen him look this defeated. She didn’t dare lift her head to meet his gaze.

After what felt like an eternity, Lin Zhi finally left, and Qian Yexue let out a sigh of relief, but her heart was heavier with unspoken pain.

With Lin Zhi gone this time, she feared he wouldn’t come back again.

Pei Yuanyi glanced at the food on the table; she hadn’t eaten a single bite. He lightly touched her arm. “Alright, he’s gone. Let’s eat.”

“You eat first,” Qian Yexue wiped her tears and then ran upstairs.

At eleven o’clock at night, the food on the table was still untouched, as Qian Yexue had locked herself in her room and refused to come out.

Seeing her like this, Pei Yuanyi couldn’t help but knock on the door. “Yexue, do you want to come out and eat?”

“No, you go ahead. Don’t mind me,” Qian Yexue’s voice was thick with the remnants of tears. To keep Pei Yuanyi from noticing, she buried herself under the heavy blankets and wouldn’t budge.

There was a spare key at home, so Pei Yuanyi went to get it, unlocked the door, and found Qian Yexue hiding her head under the thick covers, refusing to lift her face.

“Are you still upset?” He wasn’t one to comfort easily. He pulled the blankets back to see Qian Yexue’s tear-streaked face, and immediately pulled her into his arms.

Why was this woman always so heartbreaking? If she needed to cry, he could lend her his shoulder. Was it really so hard to lean on him and let it all out?

Qian Yexue didn’t even know why she felt this way. Perhaps it had been too long since she had cried; her accumulated weakness now felt overwhelming. Like a river finding a release, her tears flowed freely, and Pei Yuanyi tried to wipe them away but couldn’t keep up.

“Alright, if you keep crying, your eyes are going to get puffy, and then you won’t look good enough to marry.”

Qian Yexue was irritated by his teasing and thumped her fist against his chest in protest. “It’s not like I’m marrying you, so why do you care?”

Before she could finish, Pei Yuanyi captured her lips in a fierce kiss.

Qian Yexue had never experienced such a passionate kiss before; it felt as if he was trying to swallow her whole. His lips and tongue tangled with hers, not giving her a moment to escape.

“You…” Qian Yexue felt both frustrated and embarrassed, trying to push him away, but Pei Yuanyi only held her tighter.

His kissing skills were exceptional, and she was no match for him. Her inexperienced lips were pried open, and she could only respond clumsily to his fervent kiss.

“Can’t you breathe?” Seeing Qian Yexue gasping for air, Pei Yuanyi teased her in a playful tone, which only made her face burn brighter.

That man! Qian Yexue was about to raise her hand to slap him, but Pei Yuanyi caught her wrist.

“Do you do this with other women too?” Yes, she liked him, but she couldn’t accept the thought of him kissing other women and then kissing her. If he didn’t care about her, what was the point of this physical contact?

Pei Yuanyi understood what she was implying; she had heard Lin Zhi’s words and was now holding him accountable for them.

If it had been any other woman acting this way, he would have thrown her out the window by now. But seeing her with tear-filled eyes softened Pei Yuanyi’s heart. He gently ruffled her hair. “Alright, don’t be upset. Didn’t you see it for yourself? I was with Qingxi that day, and you came over later.”

So that was it… Qian Yexue immediately recalled the first time she met Li Qingxi.

“She’s back looking for you, and since you still have feelings for her, why bother asking me to pretend to be your girlfriend? You should just be with her,” Qian Yexue said, sulking as she lay back on the bed, closing her eyes and refusing to look at him.

At that moment, Qian Yexue knew she was being unreasonable, but Pei Yuanyi still patiently began to explain. “My relationship with Qingxi is a thing of the past, just like yours with Lin Zhi. Understand?”

Was he really explaining this to her? And somehow, Qian Yexue seemed to absorb his words.

“Really? You’re not lying to me?” Qian Yexue blinked her big eyes at him.

“Of course it’s true. Otherwise, why would I ask you to be my girlfriend?”

In many ways, he and Qian Yexue were similar; neither would return to their past relationships. This way, they wouldn’t be reminded of what once was.

Qian Yexue nodded, somewhat understanding but then felt regretful. Why had she asked Pei Yuanyi these questions? And why did he explain so much to her?

“I’m tired and want to rest. Please leave,” Qian Yexue dismissed him, closing her eyes and ignoring him. Pei Yuanyi felt like he was going to explode with frustration.

Did she really feel nothing after he had kissed her?

This woman… Pei Yuanyi picked her up again, his slightly moist lips pressing against hers for a second time. Qian Yexue stared wide-eyed at him, her mind blank.

“Let’s be together,” Pei Yuanyi finally said, releasing her to whisper in her ear.

Qian Yexue didn’t respond. Instead, she clumsily found his lips and tried to kiss him like he had just done.

Although her technique was awkward, it inexplicably ignited a fire within him, and he pressed her down onto the bed, her clothes somehow torn to the side. Before Qian Yexue was fully aware of what was happening, the pale skin on her body was already exposed.

“Is this okay?” In the past, all Pei Yuanyi had to do was lift a finger, and women would eagerly flock to him. But Qian Yexue was different; he sincerely wanted to treat her well.

Her eyes held both shyness and a hint of nervousness.

Pei Yuanyi sensed that she might not be ready yet. Trying to rein in his excitement, he felt cold sweat bead on her forehead.

“It’s alright,” he said, lowering his head to kiss her cheek. He realized he had acted too impulsively earlier, scaring her.

Fearing that he might misunderstand, Qian Yexue placed her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. “Actually… it’s okay.”

After saying that, she became even more bashful, burying her head in his embrace.

Hearing her words, Pei Yuanyi was overwhelmed with excitement as they explored the unknown together…

Eventually, Qian Yexue collapsed in his arms. Noticing a splash of red on the bed, Pei Yuanyi kissed her face several times before carrying her to the bathroom for a shower. Qian Yexue felt completely drained, allowing him to take care of her as he gently dried her off and then held her as she fell into a deep sleep.

The night had grown late. Watching Ye Ranxi peacefully asleep, Ling Xiaonai gently caressed her face and pressed a kiss on her cheek.

Suddenly, his phone rang. Annoyed, Ling Xiaonai picked it up to find an unfamiliar number. However, he still answered the call.

“Hello, is this Mr. Ling?” A sweet female voice came from the other end.

Ling Xiaonai felt no attraction to that voice; instead, he found it irritating.

“How did you get my number?” Despite the coldness in his tone, Li Xiaoai thought his voice sounded even more captivating in the dark.

“Wen Nuan told me. By the way, I need to discuss some things about Wen Nuan with you. Can we meet up?” Li Xiaoai tried to lower her voice, sounding like a well-behaved little kitten in the silence of night.

Ling Xiaonai furrowed his brow, pondering for a long moment on his end of the line.

Li Xiaoai braced herself, thinking that her plan might be falling apart. Indeed, she was being a bit too forward, considering they had only met once that day. However, the mere thought of such a good man like Ling Xiaonai being right there beside Ye Ranxi stoked the jealousy within her like a roaring fire, prompting her to make the call.

“Where are you now? I’ll come over shortly.”

The voice on the phone remained cool and distant, but to Li Xiaoai, it sounded as rich and intoxicating as fine red wine.

It seemed she had made the right move.