Shang Yi suddenly slumped, and pulled Gu Xiyan into his arms. He said in a low voice: "Let's go back." As he spoke, he hugged her and walked towards the villa.

  Gu Xiyan's expression was somewhat dazed, and she mechanically followed for a few steps before seeming to remember something, at which point she stopped in her tracks.

  "Hey, are you going to send another teacher home?" Finally speaking up, Gu Xiyan's small face showed a hint of reluctance. Her tone was no different from usual, but her whole body was soaked through. Even leaning against Shang Yueqi's chest, she couldn't help but shiver with cold.

  "Go back first." He sensitively felt Gu Xiyan's chill. Shang Yi Qianjun's face sank, and he made an unquestionable decision.

  She didn't even care that Gu Xiyan was still in a daze. Shang Yueqi dragged her back into the villa by force. As soon as they entered, Shang Yueqi started to undress Gu Xiyan. "Take off your clothes and go take a bath, change into some warm clothes, don't catch a cold."

  "What about you?" Gu Xiyan let him take off her coat, asking with concern in her voice.

  "I still have something to do, let's talk about it when I get back." Seeing Gu Xiyan's clothes were drenched and clinging to her body, Shang Qi wiped the rainwater from his face and turned around to leave.

  Gu Xiyan suddenly hugged him after Shang Qi started to leave. Her two delicate hands clasped together in front of his lower abdomen, her small head pressed against his back. The softness on her chest also touched him through a thin layer of undergarments. "Qi, I don't want you to go."

  Gu Xiyan spoke in a murmuring tone, saying words of persuasion. Shang Yi's originally tense mental state suddenly relaxed with a whoosh.

  "Why don't you want me to leave." Shang Zhi didn't turn around, so Gu Xiyan couldn't see the faint smile flickering in his eyes. His voice was too calm and steady, making it impossible for anyone to discern the meaning behind his words.

  She thought her unreasonable behavior had angered him. Gu Xiyan's two delicate hands, with slender and white fingers, curled up uncomfortably. Her heart also skipped a beat in an instant. The force with which she was holding Shang Yueqi unconsciously relaxed a little. This made Shang Yueqi's joyful mood suddenly drop.

  Gu Xiyan's hands fell limp, and she thought to herself that he must have disliked her behavior. Otherwise, why would he not show any reaction? It was true, she had always been obedient and well-behaved. This time, he was just sending a colleague home, so what was she dissatisfied with?

  "Alright, I'll go take a bath." Gu Xiyan looked like a guilty prisoner, hanging her head in shame. Her black hair was wet and messy, covering her face. She turned around and picked up the clothes on the ground one by one.

  Shang Yi turned his head back, looking at Gu Xiyan with a silly and stunned expression. His heart felt like it had been pricked by a sharp silver needle, aching slightly. Gradually, the pain deepened.

  If he didn't misread it, the aura on his own wife's body at this moment should be one of sadness and sourness. Did he make her unhappy?

  "What's wrong? Crying again." He didn't want to see her looking so pitiful and abandoned.

  Gu Xiyan's carefully picked clothes fell to the ground once again. Shang Qi took her into his arms, and she obediently rested her head on his chest.

  His chest was warm, so warm. Gu Xiyan leaned into that warmth and didn't want to leave again.

  "Don't want to talk." Shang Qi leaned in and kissed her eyelids. She hastily closed her eyes. When Shang Qi retreated, she couldn't help but smile. Only then did she open her beautiful eyes again.

  "Alright, I should go. Don't let others wait too long." Shang Qi stroked her damp hair and furrowed his brow. "Be careful, hurry up and wash, don't catch a cold."

  "Good." Gu Xiyan responded with a hint of melancholy. Yet, as Shang Qi was about to let her go, she subconsciously tightened her grip around his waist. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a figure holding a black umbrella appear at the doorway. As if possessed, Gu Xiyan claimed ownership by kissing Shang Qi's lips.

  His lips were cool at the moment, and their two lips touched. After all, there was a third person present, so Gu Xiyan didn't dare to perform boldly in front of others. It's almost like this anyway. Gu Xiyan didn't dare to increase the intensity, and she wanted to leave Shang Qi's lip print.

  Shang Yi Qi refused to respond, thinking she would make some outstanding performance. It turned out that just sticking together was enough. Long She broke through her defenses and launched an attack. Gu Xiyan wanted to remind him that someone was there, but he didn't seem to realize this fact. However, before she could speak, she was caught off guard and fell into his trap of offense and defense.

  The fiery kiss had created a sultry atmosphere in the room. Gu Xiyan, under Shi Qi's lead, began to respond to him. Still clumsy in her response, yet it greatly pleased this man.

  When Gu Xiyan was let go, she was already panting heavily. Shang Yi Kei gently patted her back to help her catch her breath. "Baby, wait for me to come back and we'll continue, okay?"

  Only two people could hear the affectionate words, causing Gu Xiyan's delicate earlobes to suddenly turn bright red. "Qi, Vice Master He has just arrived." Gu Xiyan could only use this as an excuse to change the subject.

  "Is that so? You go take a bath first, lest it's awkward later." Shang Que saw Gu Xiyan's head almost touching the ground and couldn't help but tease her. His large palm also cleverly covered her softness at an angle, making Gu Xiyan even more embarrassed.

  "Open... will be seen... open..." Gu Xiyan begged for mercy, still not daring to speak too loudly.

  "Come back and pick you up." Shang Rui whispered in her ear.

  Shang Yiqi opened the door and rushed in without looking back. The warm water temperature washed away the chill on her body. Thinking of Shang Yiqi's words, she slightly raised her head, wanting the shower to wash away the chaotic thoughts in her mind.

  Shang Yi actually knew someone had come in and roughly guessed it was He Yun. However, having someone present wouldn't affect his performance. Why would he reject the benefits that were delivered to his doorstep?

  After nodding at He Yu, Shang Yi started walking out with an expressionless face, taking He Yu along the way. From the villa to where Shang Yi parked his car was not far. Along the way, He Yu tried to speak several times but swallowed his words each time.

  She said she didn't intentionally want to see the couple embracing and kissing. She was just worried that something might happen, so she took an umbrella from the car and went to the villa. She said she didn't see anything. But that's not true. Not only did she see it, but she also saw it very clearly. She saw it with a particularly sad and desperate expression.

  "Director..." He Yuguang felt he needed to say something to break the silence between them.

  "What a pity, Master. The sky is not early anymore. Sorry to have delayed your time. Hurry up and go." Towards women other than her, he was forever courteous, yet distant and indifferent.

  "Thank you, sir. Sorry for the trouble." What else could she say? The more she spoke, the more pretentious it sounded.

  According to He Yun's directions, the car sped down the highway. Shang Xi was not a talkative person. He Yun couldn't enter his inner world, so he could only remain silent as well.

  That businesswoman should be very happy, being loved by such an excellent man. For a moment, He Yun really wished that he and Gu Xiyan could switch identities.

  He Yun invited Shang Yi Qi to go upstairs and sit for a while when he arrived home, but Shang Yi Qi politely declined. Just then, a muffled thunderclap sounded in the sky. He Yun was startled by the loud noise and his face turned pale.

  Shang Yi saw her condition and felt uneasy. He then got off the car and decided to accompany her up.

  He Yuxiu's residence is on the 3rd floor. Usually, she spends most of her time living in the troops, so she rarely comes to her residence. The housing conditions here are average. After entering the corridor, the lights controlled by the sound-sensitive device automatically turn on.

  The sounds of the wind, rain and thunder outside were all blocked out. Walking beside Shang Yi, He Yun's heart inexplicably calmed down. His pale face also regained some rosiness.

  "Sorry to trouble you. I shouldn't... " He Yiran felt a pang of guilt.

  "We are all in the same unit, what's the point of saying who is right or wrong? Don't say such things again." Shang Qi lightly interrupted He Yun's apology.

  "Alright, thank you, sir. It's all because I'm afraid of thunder. After so many years, I still can't change." He Qiu said with a self-deprecating and bitter tone.

  "There is no one who is fearless of heaven and earth. Don't worry, Vice Master He." Shang Qiu heard the weight in He Yun's tone and comforted her with a gentle word.

  "Boss, I'm here." He Yu said and stopped in his tracks, taking out the key to open the door.

  As soon as the door opened, a wave of food aroma wafted to the noses of the two people. He Yu slightly awkwardly invited Shang Yi Qi in for a drink of water, fearing he wouldn't accept.

  The person who was busy in the kitchen heard the sound and came out. "Sister, you're back. Happy birthday."

  The one speaking was none other than He Zhuo. The gaze shifted to Shang Qi's body. He Zhuo's two red lips were slightly parted, clearly somewhat surprised.

  He Muang was about to introduce them, but He Zhuo reacted first. "You're Xiyan's husband."

  Shang Yi was quite surprised when he heard He Zhuo's words, and only then did he take a closer look at He Zhuo. After thinking for a moment, he quickly remembered that He Zhuo was his roommate back in the army.

  "I am." The merchant's answer was firm and resolute.

  "Little sister, this is our team leader. Because the team's vehicle allocation was a bit tight today, I asked the leader to give me a ride. He Yu saw that his sister's eyes were somewhat unusual and was afraid she would misunderstand, so he quickly explained. Also, you know the rules in the team, remember not to reveal the leader's identity outside."

  "Alright, sis. You go wash up first. I've bought a cake. We still need to cut it later." He turned down his own thoughts and instead reminded He Yun.

  He Miao just wanted to say that the captain was here, and she had to pour him a glass of water first. However, Shang Qi opened his mouth before her and said: "Vice Captain He, happy birthday. I have something to do, so I won't disturb your sisters' celebration. I'll leave first."

  After Shang Yi left, He Yuxuan withdrew his gaze with a hint of loss. After putting the last dish on the table, he suddenly became serious. "Sister, falling in love with a married woman is destined to be unhappy. I haven't interacted with Xiyuan much, but I know she's a very good person. So, I hope..."

  "I know." He didn't know whether it was anger or pain. After hastily saying a sentence, she flurriedly escaped into the bathroom.

  I know. I know. In the world of love, it's impossible for three people to exist at the same time.

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