Chapter 5: You Propose First
, face, neck, hands, feet… just like that night when she had taken care of him after he got drunk, with great attention and patience.Being wiped down with cold water did indeed quiet He Yufan for a mo...Chapter 5: You Propose First
Yan Luoxi felt both admiration and fear towards Li Yi. Hearing him tell her not to cry, she wiped her face with her hand and suppressed the humiliation and pain deep in her eyes. She looked at Li Yi with anticipation, eagerly hoping that he would take her away from there.
Li Yi stared at Yan Luoxi, and a silhouette of another girl immediately appeared in his mind. Although she was younger than Yan Luoxi, her temperament was more stubborn, which made him頭疼不已 (headache).
If not for the fact that he couldn't escape their entanglements, he wouldn’t want to see this person again. Even though he thought about a person who annoyed him, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips, even he didn't notice it.
Li An, seeing from behind the door that Li Yi was staring at Yan Luoxi with a somewhat eerie smile, couldn't help but cough lightly to get his attention.
Only then did Li Yi realize he had been distracted and quickly brought his mind back to the present situation.
He knew that in this matter, Li An was wrong. But he always treated the brother who everyone else considered a troublemaker like a cherished egg; therefore, he didn't feel too guilty towards Yan Luoxi.
Different from his brother, Li Yi never showed emotions openly. Even if his heart remained cold and indifferent, a faint smile still curled on his lips, making his originally sharp features appear incredibly gentle: "Luoxi! It's Li An’s fault this time. He was too任性 (self-willed) and caused you so much trouble. I want to sincerely apologize to you here, Luoxi, sorry!"
Yan Luoxi didn't expect Li Yi to apologize to her. She felt somewhat awkward and rubbed her nose: "No need... no need, Brother Li Yi. This matter has nothing to do with you; there's no need for you to apologize!"
"It does have something to do with me!" Li Yi looked at Yan Luoxi as he pretended to feel extremely guilty: "Firstly, my parents are rarely home, and as an older brother, it is my responsibility and duty to educate and discipline Li An. But I spoiled him too much, allowing him to act so foolishly.
Secondly, this incident initially happened in the Li family, right under my nose, but I failed to notice anything amiss. This shows that I didn't care enough for you or show you sufficient affection as your older brother.
Hence, no matter how one looks at it, I have an unshirkable responsibility. Luoxi, if you're going to blame someone, blame me; if you’re going to be angry with anyone, be angry with me. It's my fault for not disciplining Li An properly and not taking care of you well enough that these things happened, putting you through so much hardship. Luoxi, I truly feel guilty towards you. I'm really sorry!"
Hearing Li Yi’s sincere self-reflection, Yan Luoxi was both fearful and respectful; her face turned red: "Brother Li Yi, I don't blame you at all, really. You’ve already been very good to me, and as his brother, you’re allowed to be indulgent towards him..."
She quickly glanced over at Li Yi; seeing the solemn expression on the god-like figure in her heart, she feared he would continue apologizing to her and hastily said: "Many things are predestined. What happened with me and Li An was destined to happen. Now that these events have passed, I... I don't blame Li An anymore..."
The moment the words left her mouth, Yan Luoxi wished she could bite off her tongue. Was this groveling behavior Was she being weak and cowardly
After thinking about it further, whether or not she blamed Li An didn’t matter anymore; she didn't expect anyone to champion her cause either. As long as Li Yi could rescue her from this hellhole and free her from Li An’s control, she would be eternally grateful.
Before the mall tycoon and master negotiator Li Yi, Yan Luoxi was like a blank sheet of paper; her thoughts and logic were completely controlled by Li Yi.
Li Yi secretly let out a sigh of relief. Glancing at Yan Luoxi's fair face flushed with excitement, he sighed in his heart, still just a little girl, innocent and naive, lacking experience.
Fearing that his parents might arrive anytime soon, he decided to quickly end the confrontation. Just as he was about to speak, he saw his ineffectual younger brother break into a radiant smile and eagerly jump out of the room.
Li Yi was usually the coldest and most self-controlled person, but today even he couldn't help being irritated by Li An's foolish behavior, and sternly barked at him: "What are you coming out for Go back inside and wait!"
In Li Yi's view, love was merely an emotion women conjured up when they were idle; marriage was a waste of time and life. For men, love was just the stuff of weaklings wallowing in melancholy over spring's passing; the essence of sexual activity lay solely in satisfying physiological needs, nothing more than seeking pleasure from its repetitive nature. As long as their partners were clean, good-looking, and not troublesome, that was all that mattered.
He didn't realize that it had only been a few years since he left Li An, yet how could he have turned into such a spineless wimp who catered to women's whims
Li An had been hiding inside the room eavesdropping all along, peering through the crack in the door with his big eyes wide and spirited, staring at Yan Luoxi’s back. Upon hearing her say that she no longer blamed him, calling it their destiny, he thought everything was settled and happily bounced out of the room.
Li An, whose mood was as radiant as blooming peach blossoms, immediately froze when he saw his brother facing him with a sharp gaze that could cut like a knife. Terrified, he involuntarily retreated back inside.
When Yan Luoxi heard Li Yi's roar, she turned around and saw that Li An had already disappeared. She only saw the door swinging back and forth.
Her heart suddenly sank, her expression turning tense and anxious. Her tightly clasped hands began to fidget gently.
Li Yi’s sharp eyes picked up on every detail; he noticed the instant change in Yan Luoxi's expression and grew suspicious. His prominent eyebrows slightly furrowed, revealing that Li An must have left quite a significant shadow in Yan Luoxi's heart!
Sensing the complexity of this matter, he took a deep breath to steady himself.
Li Yi casually leaned closer to Yan Luoxi, his warm large hand gently patting her slender shoulder. His low voice carried the concern and affection of an elder brother towards his sister: "Luoxi, ever since you entered our Li family, I’ve treated you as my own younger sister. You must know this in your heart!"
"I know, Brother Li Yi, I know how much you care for me…" Yan Luoxi's gratitude toward Li Yi poured out like an endless river: "In those past years, I've had so many favors from Brother Li Yi..."
Li Yi gave a gentle smile and waved his hand. He didn't have time to listen to these meaningless words now, and Yan Luoxi wisely fell silent.
"Regarding the incident with Li An, I was unaware before but am aware of it now. Rest assured that I won’t let him bully you again. Li An has been spoiled by our family since childhood, resulting in a bad temper; from now on, I will strictly discipline and educate him. He’s already realized his mistake and will never do such things to hurt you again!"here was his family’s massive castle-style entertainment complex, along with one belonging to the Sang Kun family.Since there were no sudden raids or troublesome inspections here, it became a favorite...