Gu Meng suddenly flared up.

  Ever since they had met again, she had been calm and restrained most of the time, never revealing her feelings for him.

  Except for the moment he had taken the shot for her.

  After confirming that his life would not be in danger, her attitude had only improved slightly compared to when they had met again.

  However, she would not show too much emotion in front of him.

  It was her first time being so angry.

  Was it because he had a young girl with a similar appearance and figure to her?

  Ye Qing narrowed his eyes slightly. “I don’t really understand your thoughts.”


  Looking at his expression that said “why was she bringing the substitute into the picture”, Gu Meng felt like a lump stuck in her chest.

  She waved his hand away and stood up from his lap.

  She had originally headed downstairs to look for food, but she was now full from anger.

  Gu Meng returned to her room with a dark expression.

  She took out her suitcase from the wardrobe and put her clothes into it one by one.

  After she was done, she glanced at the door again.

  He had not chased after her.

  After all, she was not a little girl anymore. She sulked for a while before hanging the clothes back in the wardrobe.

  K hadn’t revealed the mastermind. It was too dangerous for her to run out alone.

  She did not want to get into trouble with anyone.

  Closing the cabinet, she went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and washed her face.

  Raising her head, she looked at the angry woman in the mirror and patted her face.

  Was she crazy?

  She was jealous of a substitute?

  He was unfathomable, wise, and mature. If she could tell that the substitute liked him, he should be able to tell as well!

  Gu Meng closed her eyes, reminding herself not to think too much!

  He was not an inexperienced young man. There weren’t many things that could escape his eyes.

  After adjusting her mood, Gu Meng pulled open the bathroom door and walked out with her eyes lowered.

  There was a faint smell of tobacco.

  Gu Meng looked up and saw the man who was leaning against the head of the bed smoking, his expression slightly dazed.

  He had changed his clothes and was wearing a navy blue night robe. The belt was loosely tied, revealing a large area of his firm and sexy chest. His black hair was not as meticulously combed as usual and was slightly messy as it covered his forehead. The rising smoke brushed past his handsome face and his dark eyes looked at her with a faint smile. “I’ve never seen the main character being jealous of a substitute.”


  Having her thoughts seen through by him, Gu Meng felt embarrassed and angry.

  The anger within her surged up again.

  She walked to the bed, took the pillow, and threw it at him. “Who’s jealous? Get out! I’m going to sleep!”


  Ye Qing stubbed out the cigarette he had smoked a few times, his slender fingers grabbing her wrist and pulling her onto the bed. His tall body then covered her.

  He looked down at her with interest.

  “Once I’m done, I’ll send her away.”


  Gu Meng was at a loss from his deep gaze. “What happens to you has nothing to do with me…… You’re so heavy, stop pressing against me. Let go……”


  Her fan-like, thick and long eyelashes fluttered, and a faint blush appeared on her fair skin. Her bright eyes had the natural charm of a woman and Ye Qing’s eyes that were looking at her could not help but turn dark.

  “Xiaomeng, we haven’t been together for a long time.”


  His voice was low and hoarse, revealing a hint of lust.

  Gu Meng looked at his scorching gaze that made it seem like he wanted to swallow her up. She put her hands on his shoulders and said angrily, “Don’t even think about it. When we were in Y Country, you slept with me when I was drunk. I haven’t settled the score with you yet!”


  A faint smile appeared on Ye Qing’s lips. “How do you plan to settle the score with me?”


  “Beat you up.”


  He put his face in front of her. “Beat me up then!”


  Gu Meng clenched her fists. “Don’t think that I don’t dare to……”


  Before she could finish, her fist was wrapped by his large palm. He pressed her hand above her head and kissed her.

  His eyes were deep and there was something in them that she could not resist.

  His slightly heavy breath sprayed on her face.

  “Xiaomeng, Xiaomeng.”


  His lips pressed against hers as he murmured her name.

  It was terrifyingly gentle.

  She stared at the lights in the room, her vision turning blurry.

  His large palm took off her pajama pants.

  A layer of fine particles appeared on her exposed skin.

  Her thoughts were in a mess.

  She did not know if she should obey or resist.

  Just as she was wavering, the phone in his pocket vibrated.

  He was still kissing her from her lips to her ears.

  His breathing was heavy.

  “Your phone.”


  As if he did not hear her, his kiss moved from her ear to her neck.

  “Phone, phone, phone……”


  Ye Qing looked up from her neck, his dark eyes red and burning with a terrifying desire.

  He wanted to scold her for having been interrupted at this time, but his good upbringing prevented him from cursing.

  Getting up from her, he took out his phone and saw the caller ID.

  Two minutes later, he finished the call.

  He did not answer the call behind Gu Meng’s back, so Gu Meng could tell that it was from the person who had interrogated K.

  After he was done, Gu Meng asked with a frown, “The person who sent K to kill me was a doctor?”


  Gu Meng was a little confused. She had not offended any doctors!

  Besides, the doctor was still living in seclusion in Big Country.

  “I’ll go to the Big Country personally tomorrow.”


  Gu Meng said, “I’ll go with you.”


  “Stay in the palace, I’ll bring Jiang Qi.”


  Gu Meng looked at the man who was wearing only a pair of black underwear with the belt of the bathrobe untied. She threw a pillow at his chest. “You don’t want me to participate in anything. Do you think this is good for me? I’m not a weak little girl who needs to be protected by you. I’ve experienced many things. I think I have the ability to protect myself. If you don’t let me go, I’ll go myself! Do you want to lock me up with a chain?”


  Ye Qing narrowed his dark eyes. “Are you really going?”


  “Yes.”


  “Then you can only act as my bodyguard.”


  “Sure, I’ll disguise myself as Vivian and wear the bodyguard uniform.”


  Ye Qing wanted to say something when he suddenly saw a figure flash by the door from the corner of his eye. He glanced at Gu Meng. Although their relationship had not returned to the past, they had been together for many years and had a certain degree of chemistry. She immediately shut her mouth.

  Ye Qing tied the belt of his bathrobe, walked over, and opened the door.

  “Jiang Qi?”


  Jiang Qi, who was about to return to the guest room, stopped and turned back to look at Ye Qing, who had a cold expression on his face. She smiled weakly. “Your Highness, I just went downstairs to drink water. I heard some argument here and came over to take a look.”


  Ye Qing glanced at Jiang Qi’s injured arm and suppressed the expression in his eyes. “Are you feeling better? Does it still hurt?”


  Hearing Ye Qing’s concern for her, gratitude appeared in Jiang Qi’s eyes. “Your Highness, it doesn’t hurt anymore.”


  “How can it not hurt after losing so much blood? Go and rest early. We’re going to Big Country tomorrow morning.”


  “Okay, okay.”


  After Jiang Qi returned to her room, Ye Qing turned back and exchanged glances with Gu Meng.

  Gu Meng understood and a faint smile appeared on her lips. “Your Highness, when did you learn to care about women?”