Ji Nian looked puzzled after seeing her phone taken away, and turned around to ask, "Master Yu, why did you confiscate my phone?"
Yu Luobai hugged her and said helplessly, "You were sleeping, yet still reading those messy novels."
Ji Nian pouted, "Master Yu has no romance. The love portrayed in novels is every girl's dream."
Yu Luobai gazed at her passionately, placed his hand on her neck, and forcefully kissed her lips.
Ji Nian froze for a moment, then gently responded to his kiss, only to receive a more intense attack.
Yu Luobai embraced her waist, trailing kisses down to her neck. Feeling her body tremble slightly, he held her tighter.
Ji Nian struggled to break free, gasping for air.
Yu Luobai's gaze deepened as he nuzzled her nose affectionately.
"Master Yu, you..." Ji Nian felt weak from the kisses.
Yu Luobai chuckled, "Wasn't this the love you said every girl dreams of?"
"Huh?" Ji Nian looked confused.
"In the novel you were reading earlier, the male lead forcefully kissed the female lead like this, and then..." Yu Luobai smiled.
Ji Nian's face flushed red, not expecting him to have read the novel with her, even the intimate scenes.
"Master Yu, you're such a scoundrel," Ji Nian huffed.
Yu Luobai kissed her lips again, his tongue entwining with hers. He could feel the woman's body beneath her nightgown, a surge of heat coursing through him.
Ji Nian was dazed by the kisses, realizing that two buttons on her top had already been undone.
Yu Luobai trailed kisses down her neck, but regained control before losing himself completely. He firmly embraced the woman, his voice hoarse as he restrained himself, "Time to sleep."
Ji Nian felt a tingling sensation throughout her body, leaving her breathless. She asked, "Master Yu, did we almost lose control?"
Yu Luobai held her head against his chest and said, "Don't move."
Ji Nian shifted uncomfortably, embracing his waist to find a better sleeping position.
Yu Luobai's deep voice resonated again, "If you keep moving, I might not be able to control myself."
Ji Nian froze, her face flushing red as she understood his meaning. She whispered, "Good night, Master Yu."
"Nian Nian," Yu Luobai murmured into her neck, "Let's make our relationship public."
Ji Nian responded with a soft "Mmm," smiling, "Isn't Master Yu afraid of losing fans?"
"I'm not afraid of that. I'm only afraid of you getting hurt," Yu Luobai's eyes flickered with concern.
"I'm used to being targeted. It doesn't really matter," Ji Nian said softly.
"As long as you're willing to go public, I'll handle everything," Yu Luobai played with her hair.
"You make the arrangements, and I'll follow your lead," Ji Nian nestled against his chest, closing her eyes and yawning.
"Nian Nian is so obedient," Yu Luobai's lips curved into a smile as he gently patted her back.
Ji Nian felt enveloped in warmth, and the restlessness in her heart seemed to find solace. She leaned contentedly into the man's embrace, a sense of fulfillment she had always lacked.
After a good night's sleep, the next morning, it was already past 10 AM when they woke up.
Yu Luobai had been awake for a while, watching her sleep peacefully. Unwilling to get up, he observed her sleeping posture, occasionally kissing her face, pinching her cheeks, or hugging her.
In any case, Ji Nian could have slept a bit longer, but she was woken up by this mischievous man beside her.
She looked at him with a reproachful expression, "Master Yu."
"Sleepy little piggy, time to wake up," Yu Luobai chuckled, kissing her forehead.
Ji Nian's eyes were still hazy as she snuggled back into his embrace, mumbling, "I want to sleep a bit more."
Yu Luobai hugged her, his lips curved into a smile, "If you sleep any longer, it'll be noon."
Ji Nian rarely had the chance to sleep in, as she usually had to wake up early for filming. Now that she was back, she wanted to indulge in a little extra sleep.
She didn't want to get up and stayed stubbornly in his embrace, "No, I want to sleep."
Yu Luobai was amused as he watched her close her eyes again. With no other choice, he continued to pat her back and kiss her cheek, closing his eyes to join her.
Ji Nian had already been woken up, so she couldn't fall back asleep, but she still didn't want to get up and just wanted to lie down.
She opened her eyes and saw Yu Luobai's face inches away, his long eyelashes and flawless skin. Ji Nian reached out and gently traced his features.
"Nian Nian," Yu Luobai opened his eyes and looked at her, "I thought you were sleeping, yet you're touching my face."
Ji Nian smiled, "Master Yu has such long eyelashes."
Yu Luobai laughed, "I wish I could wake up to you every day."
Ji Nian paused, smiling, "Master Yu, we're in the passionate stage of our relationship. What if you get tired of me after being together for a long time?"
Yu Luobai was taken aback by her words, realizing her lack of security, recalling how she had been bullied since childhood, and her previous relationships didn't end well...
"That won't happen," he hugged her tightly, his eyes filled with concern, "You have to trust me."
Ji Nian could feel his sincerity, but emotions were unpredictable. Her parents' failed marriage had cast a long shadow over her childhood.
Ji Nian didn't want her future children to experience the loneliness of an incomplete family like she did. Even though she was dating Yu Luobai now, and she really liked him, her heart remained guarded. She was a selfish person, at least for now, she couldn't bring herself to fully commit her emotions.
A phone rang, and Ji Nian reminded the man still holding her, "Master Yu, your phone."
Yu Luobai reached for it and saw it was Peng He calling, only then remembering he had a job scheduled for today.
"When I came in, I couldn't find you at home?" Peng He asked in surprise on the other end.
"I'm downstairs," Yu Luobai answered.
Peng He was taken aback, looking at the empty house. His artist must have gone downstairs to be with his girlfriend last night.
"Hurry up, you have a job to get to. Don't be late," Peng He said wearily.
Yu Luobai responded with a "Mmm," and said, "I'll be right up."
Ji Nian was leaning against his chest, blinking her big eyes at him. After he hung up, she asked, "Is Master Yu going to work?"
"Work? You mean go earn money?" Yu Luobai smiled at her choice of words.
"Yes," Ji Nian replied.
Seeing her get up, Yu Luobai hugged her waist as they walked towards the door, cuddling affectionately.
"I'll be back to keep you company tonight," Yu Luobai tucked her disheveled hair behind her ear.
Ji Nian opened the door and pouted, "Bye, Master Yu."
Yu Luobai felt reluctant to leave. He kissed her cheek again, hugged her for a while, and said, "See you later."
Ji Nian nodded, seeing him still lingering, so she hurriedly pushed him out, urging, "Hurry up, or you'll be late."
Yu Luobai's lips curved into a smile as he nodded and walked out.
After watching him take the elevator, Ji Nian closed the door, suddenly feeling a sense of loss. It's not like they wouldn't see each other for a long time, yet she couldn't help but feel reluctant to part ways.
