Shen Yixuan approached and noticed her confusion. “Girl, you’re not wrong. This is your home. I just replaced the door and other things,” he said, putting down the documents and taking out the key.
When Shen Yixuan opened the door, Luo Yaling saw the interior was completely renewed; almost everything was new, even the floor was now marble instead of cement. His speed was impressive. No wonder he didn’t lock the door last time; he had a purpose!
Luo Yaling entered the room, mesmerized. The documents in her hand fell, but she didn’t notice, just wandering around and touching everything.
Shen Yixuan watched her without interruption, moving the documents to the study and starting to work. He was busy until dusk when he realized she hadn’t looked for him. He stretched and got up to check on her.
As soon as he left the study, he saw Luo Yaling curled up on the floor, sleeping. How could she be so absent-minded? Sleeping on the floor without concern for her health, even if it was summer. Shen Yixuan thought as he picked her up.
“Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong.”
Shen Yixuan heard the doorbell but didn’t move. He gently placed Luo Yaling in the bedroom and covered her with a blanket before going to open the door.
He opened the door with a dark face, seeing Wu Ma holding something and two men in black behind her.
“Young master, Wu Ma has prepared dinner.”
I thought the young master hadn’t eaten yet, so Wu Ma brought it,” Wu Ma said while glancing inside.
“Just put it on the table and go back after.”
“Yes, young master,” the three responded in unison.
“Please enjoy your meal, young master,” Wu Ma and the others bowed to Shen Yixuan before retreating and closing the door.
Shen Yixuan casually ate a bit and went to the study to continue working.
Chapter Seventy: Woke Up Hungry
At midnight, Luo Yaling was awakened by her stomach.
“Ugh… so hungry!” she muttered, rubbing her stomach.
Why is it so dark? It’s night already? No wonder I’m so hungry. Where’s the light switch? She couldn’t find the switch, so she felt her way out of the room.
As she left, Luo Yaling saw another room with the lights still on and walked toward it. Inside, she found many books, an office desk with two large stacks of documents, and Shen Yixuan reviewing the papers.
Shen Yixuan heard a sound and looked up, seeing Luo Yaling standing at the door.
“Awake? Are you hungry?” he asked.
“Yes, my stomach is growling,” she said weakly, rubbing her stomach.
Shen Yixuan picked up his phone to check the time.
Oh no!
It’s already late; no wonder this girl has no energy. She must be starving.
“Come, there’s food on the table, but it’s cold now. I’ll warm it up for you,” Shen Yixuan said, turning on the living room lights. He took Luo Yaling’s hand, made her sit at the table, and then headed to the kitchen.
Less than fifteen minutes later, Shen Yixuan returned with the dishes and rice, placing them in front of Luo Yaling. She was weakly lying on the table, too drained to think, only wanting to eat. As soon as he set the food down, she grabbed it and began to wolf it down.
“Eat slowly. Here, have some soup,” he said, amused yet concerned for her safety as he poured a bowl of soup, blowing on it before offering it to her.
Luo Yaling took it and drank it all in one breath. Once she finished eating, she turned her purple eyes to Shen Yixuan.
“Huh?” he asked, confused. Why was she looking at him like that? Could she still be hungry? This was the usual portion Wu Ma cooked.
“Are you still not full?” Shen Yixuan finally asked, feeling uncomfortable under her gaze.
“Yes!” Luo Yaling nodded.
Shen Yixuan looked at her for a moment before standing up and saying, “I really don’t know what to do with you.”
Calling his subordinates to bring food would take too long, so he had to do it himself. Fortunately, he had ordered the refrigerator to be stocked.
What should he cook? The rice was already eaten by the girl, and just vegetables wouldn’t do. Cooking rice now would be too late. Ah! He’ll just get some fruit for her to fill her stomach. Shen Yixuan looked in the refrigerator and then took out some fruit.
“Here, eat these first!” Shen Yixuan also took an apple for himself.
“Burp! So full!” Luo Yaling said, patting her stomach after eating half the fruit.
“Good that you’re full. I still have some documents to review. Do you want to go back to sleep or keep me company?” He didn’t expect this girl to have such a big appetite.
“I can’t sleep now, so I’ll keep you company! And I can help you!” Luo Yaling said to Shen Yixuan.
“Oh? Can you?” Shen Yixuan looked at Luo Yaling skeptically.
“Let’s go!” Luo Yaling pulled Shen Yixuan into the study, wanting to prove her abilities through action.
“Look, are these satisfactory?” Luo Yaling handed Shen Yixuan some completed documents.
“Hmm, you’re not bad, girl,” Shen Yixuan patted Luo Yaling’s head and praised her.
“Eh? You can actually compliment people?”
I thought you only knew how to mock,” Luo Yaling said, pouting.
“Silly,” he thought she was quite grudge-holding.
“Hmph! I’m not silly! I’m very smart!” Luo Yaling raised her head high, unconvinced.
“Okay, okay, okay. My girl is the smartest,” Shen Yixuan said, trying to placate her, while continuing his work without looking at her.
Soon, Luo Yaling felt hungry again.
“Hey! I’m hungry,” she tapped Shen Yixuan’s shoulder.
“There’s fruit in the refrigerator, get it yourself,” Shen Yixuan thought. He continued his work without much thought.
“Oh, do you want some?” Luo Yaling turned back after walking a few steps.
“No,” he replied without looking up.
Luo Yaling went to the kitchen to find something to eat.
Luo Yaling had been gone for a short while when Shen Yixuan finished his work.
Shen Yixuan stretched, stood up, and went to the kitchen.
“Girl!” he called as he entered, seeing Luo Yaling crouching next to the refrigerator.
Hearing him, Luo Yaling turned her head, looking at him with teary eyes.
“Woo…” she pointed at her mouth, looking at Shen Yixuan.
Did she choke?
Shen Yixuan quickly walked to Luo Yaling’s side, patted her back, and got her a bottle of water.
“Wow!!! Phew… much better,” she said, finally swallowing what was stuck in her throat.
“It’s very late, let’s sleep,” he reminded her. It was already past two in the morning.
“Hmm, are we sleeping in the same bed?” Luo Yaling asked with her purple eyes.
“Yes. Don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you,” he replied, although holding her while sleeping was comfortable and helped him fall asleep quickly.
“Oh. It’s fine, it’s like sleeping with a doll. We’ve been sleeping together these past few days, and he hasn’t done anything inappropriate, so I feel more at ease.”
With their own thoughts, they fell asleep together.
Chapter 71 Going to the Company
When Luo Yaling woke up, Shen Yixuan was no longer on the bed, leaving only a note and breakfast on the table.
Luo Yaling picked up the note: “I’ve gone to the company. Eat the breakfast when you wake up.”
“Not cute at all. Would it kill him to write a few more words?” Luo Yaling grumbled.
Huh… the company? She hadn’t been there in a while; she should go too. Luo Yaling glanced at the clock on the table. It was nine o’clock, still good—earlier than usual. Going now should be no problem.
Luo Yaling quickly got up to wash, but when she opened the wardrobe, she found only brand-new clothes and designer suits, no old-fashioned ones.
Damn! Oh well, she picked a random set of clothes and decided to go with it.
“Little Ling, where have you been these past few days?” A sudden roar from behind startled her as she reached the company entrance.
Luo Yaling turned to see Chen Lei, who quickly regained his composure.
“General Manager, why are you here?” His gaze made her uncomfortable.
