1065 Perplexed and Smitten 125 (2/2)

\”Are you really treating me like this because you care about me?\”

\”Of course.\”

\”Will you give up completely if I killed myself?\”

\”No, because you'll reincarnate again.\”

\”You're a loony…\”

\”You'd better hide your crush from me. Otherwise, he'll be in trouble if I find out who he is,\” said Xiao Chenyang, keeping his eyes fixed on her.

Fang Erlan stared deep into his eyes and had a moment of epiphany. She realized that there was no way to make him leave unless he wanted to do so himself.

If Xiao Chenyang finds out that Yan Ge is the person I fancy, I'd only be getting Yan Ge implicated.

\”Let's live in harmony.\”

\”How?\” he asked with raised brows.

\”I'll let you continue staying here as my bodyguard, but we have to make an agreement.\”

\”I'm not going to agree to let you get married, have children, or have a relationship.\”

\”I knew you would say that. There are three terms to the agreement. Firstly, even if you find out who I like, you're not to lay a finger on him. Secondly, you're not allowed to get touchy-feely with me and you're to refrain from making physical contact with me. Thirdly…\”

Before she could even finish, Xiao Chenyang interrupted, \”Those are separate issues. I'll agree to your first term and you must promise to live with me harmoniously. Otherwise, there's no need to make an agreement.\”

Fang Erlan had been passive throughout the negotiation.

She had no choice but to concede.

\”By the way, someone who was posing as your brother dropped by for a visit some time ago. I told Xiaoning about it too.\”

Xiao Chenyang squinted and asked, \”Someone who posed as my brother?\”

\”Yeah…\” Fang Erlan recounted the incident that night and explained it to him in detail. She then said, \”Sis told me to tell you not to look him up because of this matter. If not, he'll know that I was the one who told you about it because he told me to keep it from you before he left that night.\”

\”Got it.\”

\”Where have you been for the past few days?\”

\”I went to settle something important. I'll be leaving again tomorrow.\”

Fang Erlan asked, \”Why did you come back today, then?\”

\”Obviously because I'm worried about you. Do you have any idea how upset you made me earlier today? You're really skilled at making me angry.\”

Fang Erlan felt a little embarrassed at the thought of what she had said to him before.

At the same time, she was reminded of the two-week agreement that she had with Yan Ge, and a sullen expression formed on her face instantly.

—

\”Mo Li, there's something that I should've told you about since this morning. However, I didn't know how to put it across to you because I had no clue about what happened. We spent the entire morning searching for leads and we finally have a clue now. Hence, I decided to tell you.\”

Noticing the austere expression on her face, Mo Li asked worriedly, \”Xiaoning, did something happen?\”

\”Yes, No. 8 has gone missing.\”

Mo Li's face stiffened and she clutched her chest in shock. \”What! No. 8 has gone missing!?!\”

\”Yes, I found out about it this morning, and I finally found some clues after investigating for the entire morning. Has No. 8 ever told you anything about Y Nation?\”

Shaking her head, Mo Li answered, \”He never did.\”

\”We've found out that he was abducted by Princess Nicole of Y Nation. She's Byron's cousin and the only daughter that her parents have. She's extremely spoiled and pampered. I have no idea why she abducted No. 8, though.\”

\”Xiaoning, you must help me save No. 8,\” said Mo Li, who had turned as pale as a sheet.

\”Of course, I'm not going to sit back and do nothing. No matter what, I'm going to do my best to bring him home,\” said An Xiaoning, who was trying to placate her feelings.

Mo Li nodded, and tears welled up in her eyes.