"..." Cheng Xiaofan almost fainted upon hearing that.
Mei Xueyun's imagination was wild – but then again, it did seem plausible.
Who would share a cigarette like that between a man and a woman, taking turns to puff until it was all gone!
Cheng Xiaofan dared not engage on this topic and instead changed the subject, saying, "Xueyun, it's getting late, let's rest!"
Mei Xueyun smiled, "Alright, then let's sleep!"
Alas!
Why did that sound so awkward!
What do you mean 'let's sleep'!
Never mind!
I'm just overthinking things!
Cheng Xiaofan asked, "Which room will I sleep in?"
Mei Xueyun led him to a bedroom door, opened it, and said with a smile, "You can sleep in this room!"
Cheng Xiaofan walked in and saw it was a typical boudoir.
Pink bed sheets, pink comforter.
Two branches of ever-red roses were in a vase on the windowsill.
A faint fragrance filled the bedroom.
Next to it was a bookshelf, with pink flower stickers adorning the front edge.
He couldn't help but scratch his head awkwardly and said, "Xueyun, this is your bedroom, isn't it? Why would I sleep here?"
Mei Xueyun smiled gently, "Xiaofan, don't overthink it, what's the harm in sleeping in my bedroom?"
"You sleep here, and I'll sleep in the room next door!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "Let's just have you sleep here, and I'll go to the next room!"
Mei Xueyun said, "Xiaofan, let me tell you the truth, the room next door is also my room. My family has three bedrooms, and I've taken two."
Cheng Xiaofan was taken aback, "What, you want two bedrooms for yourself?"
Mei Xueyun laughed, "Yes, my parents have the master bedroom, and the two secondary bedrooms are mine. My two bedrooms are decorated in different colors. This one is pink, and the other is pure white. I switch between them based on my mood!"
"..." Cheng Xiaofan was speechless!
She's just being willful; it seems there's nothing wrong with her taking two bedrooms!
Now!
He couldn't possibly sleep in her parents' bedroom, could he?
He hadn't noticed this preference of hers when they were in Zhuxi Village!
"Alright, Xueyun, then I'll sleep in this bedroom!" Cheng Xiaofan was completely subdued by Mei Xueyun.
Mei Xueyun beckoned to him, "Xiaofan, goodnight!"
"Goodnight!" Cheng Xiaofan replied and closed the bedroom door.
Once in bed, he called Bai Yiling.
The call connected, and Cheng Xiaofan said, "Goddess Bai, I won't be back tonight. Director Mei wants to talk to me about something first thing tomorrow morning!"
Bai Yiling knew that Director Mei was Mei Xueyun's father and laughed, "Since Director Mei wants to talk to you, it must be important. You don't need to rush back."
"How is Mei Xueyun's teacher?"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Her teacher is fine now!"
Bai Yiling smiled, "It's good that she's fine. Get some rest early!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "Okay, you get some rest too. I hope we can meet in our dreams!"
After hanging up, Cheng Xiaofan fell asleep immediately.
He slept so soundly that he didn't even have a dream.
As dawn approached, Cheng Xiaofan vaguely felt someone nestled in his arms, resting their head on his arm.
One of his legs was also draped over the person.
He jolted suddenly and his eyes widened.
By the bright lights of the complex outside the window, Cheng Xiaofan saw that Mei Xueyun was lying in his embrace. This scared him stiff.
Had he sleepwalked into her room next door, or had she come into his bedroom?
He looked around; everything was pink.
This indicated that Mei Xueyun had come into his bedroom.
Cheng Xiaofan quietly moved his leg and then cautiously withdrew his arm.
Damn it!
Sleeping felt like being a thief.
It was a good thing the Dragon Pearl had maintained his rationality. If the lustful nature of the Dragon had run rampant, it would have been disastrous.
Unexpectedly, the moment he pulled his arm back and turned on the bedroom light, Mei Xueyun was awakened.
"Ah, Xiaofan, how did I end up sleeping with you?" She exclaimed in surprise at first, then asked with a radiant smile.
You're asking me?
Who am I supposed to ask!
Cheng Xiaofan seemed to have suffered a great injustice and said, "Xueyun, it's not my fault! You came into my bedroom. You should ask yourself!"
Mei Xueyun smiled, "I didn't say it was your fault, I'm just curious how I ended up here!"
She scratched her head and suddenly seemed to remember, "Ah, I remember. I think I woke up needing to pee in the middle of the night. After using the bathroom, I was so sleepy that I vaguely stumbled into this bedroom and lay down."
"I'm also curious, I was delivered into your arms, yet you didn't even move me!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan broke out in a cold sweat.
Could this beautiful woman really say such things?
Cheng Xiaofan wiped the sweat from his face and said, "Xueyun, I need to get up!"
Mei Xueyun glanced out the window and said, "It's not dawn yet. Anyway, you've been holding me all night, why don't you hold me for a while longer!"
Cheng Xiaofan could clearly feel the Dragon Pearl pulsing and quickly said, "That won't do. If something happens, it will be troublesome."
Mei Xueyun smiled, "What trouble could there be? I'm not afraid, why are you scared?"
Cheng Xiaofan asked, "Xueyun, did you not get enough sleep? Do you want to sleep a little longer?"
Mei Xueyun nodded, "Yes, will you sleep with me for a while longer!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "There's still half an hour until dawn, so you can sleep for a while!" After speaking, he reached out and touched the top of her head.
As Mei Xueyun's head was touched, she fell back onto the bed.
Seeing that Mei Xueyun had fallen asleep, Cheng Xiaofan immediately got out of bed, went to the bathroom to wash up, and then came to the living room, picking up a cigarette from the pile on the coffee table.
Cheng Xiaofan took a deep drag of the cigarette, feeling his rapidly beating heart gradually calm down.
The pounding heart, combined with the intense pulsing of the Dragon Pearl, was a double pressure that no one could bear.
However!
This was also something others could not experience.
After finishing one cigarette, Cheng Xiaofan boiled another pot of water and made himself a cup of Golden Tea.
Before he could even finish the cup of tea, it was already broad daylight.
Just then, Mei Haoran returned, a briefcase tucked under his arm.
"Xiaofan, you're already up!" Mei Haoran spotted Cheng Xiaofan sitting by the coffee table drinking tea and greeted him.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Yes, Director Mei, you've been up all night, your eyes are dark. Here, let me make you a cup of my newly made Golden Tea!"
He immediately took out a large bag of Golden Tea from his bag and brewed a cup for Mei Haoran.
Mei Haoran looked around and asked, "Hmm, where is Xueyun, that girl?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "She probably hasn't woken up yet!"
Mei Haoran complained, "This girl is too much. She doesn't get up early when there's a guest at home, and she makes the guest boil water and make tea themselves."
"I'll go wake her up!"
Seeing Mei Haoran walk towards the bedroom, Cheng Xiaofan thought it was bad. He had set a timer when he used his spiritual energy to hypnotize Mei Xueyun.
What if he couldn't wake his daughter up?