A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

Chapter 209 My 11

Night had fallen, and dark clouds obscured the moonlight, as if foreshadowing an approaching storm.

The light skirt swayed gently with Liu Shiya's steps, and the musical fountain sprayed light, occasionally splashing onto her body.

Lu Haotian's face was expressionless, his eyelids were slightly lowered, his nose was high and straight, and his silent eyes were unusually cold. Every feature seemed gentle but contained a chill.

"What do you want to say?"

Lu Haotian spoke up in annoyance.

Liu Shiya seemed unable to hold back and suddenly burst out laughing. She raised her head, her gaze fixed on his thin lips, then continued upwards to meet his eyes and brows.

"They say men with thin lips are the most ruthless, but I never believed it before."

"Nothing, I'm leaving now."

Lu Haotian didn't want to linger for even a moment. He pressed down on his lips, trying hard to suppress his anger.

“I don’t mind telling Jiang Yi about our situation.”

"Threatening me? Our affair is common knowledge, so why would I need to hide it?"

"What would Jiang Yi do if he knew now?"

"You don't need to say anything more."

“I remember you had a senior named Zheng Sicheng, who later went abroad.”

"Tell me, what do you want?"

Lu Haotian had no interest in dealing with him and considered it a matter of mutual benefit for Liu Shiya.

Liu Shiya scoffed, the uncontrollable mockery in her chest turning into a sharp laugh. How ridiculous that she had never understood him.

"I just feel that you don't deserve happiness."

Lu Haotian suddenly pressed Liu Shiya against the wall, one hand around her neck and the other against the wall, their bodies pressed tightly together.

"What? Are you angry now? When you toyed with my sincerity, did you feel any remorse?"

Your sincerity is worthless to me.

Liu Shiya moved her lips. Although she already knew these words, they still sounded bitter, and her usually light and elegant voice became hoarse.

"Mr. Lü just bought a set of jewelry; I want it."

"Okay, but watch your mouth."

Lu Haotian slowly released his grip, rubbing his palm heavily with the handkerchief, as if he were wiping something very dirty.

"You kept it a secret from everyone and turned Jiang Yi into this. Did you ever think that one day when Jiang Yi wakes up, you and he won't even be friends anymore? Stolen happiness will ultimately be nothing but emptiness."

Lu Haotian chuckled softly, but a layer of sorrow crept into his eyes, only to return to calm in an instant. His voice was cold, and his gaze indifferent.

"She can only be mine."

"If Chi Ruiche finds out about your relationship with Zheng Sicheng, do you think they will still believe you? The only thing you can use is that they can't bear to part with Jiang Yi."

"You talk too much."

Lu Haotian stared at the deep red mark on her neck. He had indeed intended to kill her just now, and his hands were already stained with blood.

Kiss me, right here.

Liu Shiya suddenly hooked her arm around Lü Haotian's tie, her eyes alluring, a faint smile playing on her lips, changing her demeanor entirely.

"You're crazy."

Lu Haotian pushed him away forcefully, straightened his suit, frowned, and looked at him with disdain and disgust.

"We've shared a bed for years, don't I know you well enough?"

Liu Shiya pressed her thumb to her lips, which landed on his white shirt.

"Xiao Yi, are you alright?"

Abu's voice came from the corner.

Lu Haotian's eyes darkened, he composed himself, put on a natural smile, slowly turned around, and walked step by step toward Jiang Yi.

"We go home."

Jiang Yi suddenly stopped in his tracks, staring incredulously into Lü Haotian's eyes.

Slowly, the outline of the person in front of him blurred, and the scene in his mind appeared instantly. He turned the bracelet helplessly and muttered to himself.

"you…"

"I think I need to calm down."

Abu frowned and silently blocked Lü Haotian's path.

"Let's settle things between you and Shiya first. I'll take her home."

"Don't bother, there's nothing between me and her. I'll take good care of Xiao Yi."

Lu Haotian appeared calm and collected on the surface, but his tone was unmistakably hostile.

"Yang is here too, you have no reason to detain her anymore, she is free."

"Xiao Yi, do you want to go home with your second brother?"

Lu Haotian stared at Jiang Yi and smiled.

"No."

Jiang Yi spoke calmly, then suddenly widened her eyes, her gaze sharp as a blade, her soft voice carrying an unyielding tone.

Lu Haotian's smile froze. Jiang Yi shouldn't be like this. His hypnosis couldn't have gone wrong. He had programmed Jiang Yi to not refuse him.

"let's go."

Lu Haotian watched them leave. He stood alone, his figure swallowed by the night. The spring breeze that rushed towards him stirred up a silent loneliness.

"It's raining, Xiao Yi, wait for me a moment, I'm going to get the car."

Abu and Jiang Yi just stepped out the back door, and the long-suppressed rain began to fall drop by drop.

A light drizzle fell as Jiang Yi walked alone into the rain. The glow of the banquet hall bathed her in a thin halo. She frowned slightly, as if deep in thought.

Suddenly, an umbrella appeared, shielding her from the cold rain.

Chi Ruiche gripped the umbrella handle firmly. Rainwater slid down the umbrella and flowed onto his shoulders. His clothes were soaked, and a water stain appeared on his black suit. His mask concealed all his emotions.

"It's you."

"The ball is over, why are you still wearing a mask?"

Chi Ruiche didn't speak, but pointed to the rain on Jiang Yi's face and made a gesture, "Are you unhappy?"

Jiang Yi had an indescribable feeling. Her eyes were slightly red, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. Her beautiful crescent-shaped eyes seemed to be mocking something.

The rain intensified, with large raindrops pounding against the umbrella. The umbrella tilted to cover Jiang Yi, while Chi Ruiche stood calmly, seemingly oblivious to the rain lashing his back.

"You're all wet."

Jiang pushed the umbrella, trying to get him closer.

Chi Ruiche made another gesture: Go home.

"You go, I want to be alone."

Chi Ruiche didn't move, but simply made a gesture: I'll stay with you.

“I don’t really know what’s wrong with me. My boyfriend is hiding something from me about having another woman, and I’m heartbroken. But this heartbreak is so painful that it’s made me look different in front of him.”

Jiang Yi gave a bitter smile, her face extremely pale, her eyes devoid of light, and her originally beautiful and pure face looked disheveled under the scorching rain.

"I think I'm sick. I've forgotten important people or important things."

Chi Ruiche didn't speak. He lowered his head slightly, reached out his hand from his pocket, and gently patted her head. His eyes were red, clearly misty with tears, yet obscured by a deep fog.

"I'm sorry, we just met and I've already used you as an emotional dumping ground."

He raised his hand to support Jiang Yi's head, letting her rest it on his shoulder, his movements delicate and gentle, as if offering silent comfort.

A faint, delicate fragrance wafted from Chi Ruiche as he drew near, wafting into her nostrils. It was very faint; was it jasmine?

"This taste is familiar and comforting, just like a familiar feeling you always have."

Jiang Yi's thoughts were in chaos and confusion, her heart felt as if it were entangled by a tough thread, and a petal bloomed from the depths of her heart.

"Xiao Yi, let's go home."

Jiang Yang rushed over and draped his coat over her shoulders.

"I'm leaving."

Chi Ruiche remained silent. After confirming that they had left, his car followed them and stopped outside Jiang Yang's villa. His gaze fell on Jiang Yi's bedroom, where the lights were dimly dimmed.

Jiang Yi curled up in bed like a kitten, dragging her tired body and complicated feelings as she closed her eyes.

"What if your appearance tonight affects her mood?"

Jiang Yang left only after confirming that there was no movement in Jiang Yi's room.

A sense of sorrow filled Chi Ruiche's eyes, and his voice was clear and cold with a hint of hoarseness.

"I want to meet her."

“She has a confused memory now and thinks that Lü Haotian is her boyfriend. I know this is difficult for you, but it’s all for Xiao Yi.”

“She won’t be afraid of me if she can’t see my face or hear my voice; in fact, she trusts me a lot.”

"This method is too dangerous."

“I won’t let her find out unless she remembers me herself.”

"You saw the way she looked when she saw you in the hospital room."

“This is very cruel to you, and we don’t have a better way right now. Don’t worry, we will protect her. Lü Er and I have been friends for so many years, there won’t be any problems.”

Chi Ruiche paused for half a minute, looked into Jiang Yang's eyes, and lowered them quietly and helplessly, revealing endless sadness.

"She is my Yi Yi, she is my Yi Yi."