Chen Xuan shook his head with a chuckle, "Why bother, insisting on competing with Lin Wanxi."
"When do you two plan to end this fight?"
"The day we die." Ye Qingxian sneered, "I must live well and aim to die after her, hahaha."
Chen Xuan's lips twitched; he truly found them hard to handle.
It's co to this.
"Let's get back to the progress of the investigation."
Chen Xuan waved his hand, "Besides Lan Feilin, there's also Wang Zilan, the eldest daughter of a third-rate family, who married into the second-rate Huo Family and beca their eldest daughter-in-law."
"How's the investigation on her?"
Ye Qingxian looked at him, baring her teeth, "Chen Xuan, do you think I'm a tool who doesn't eat or drink?"
"Even if I worked 24/7, it's impossible to investigate everything in such a short ti."
"I'm fully focused on tracking Lan Feilin right now; how could I have the ti or energy to investigate the Huo Family's eldest daughter-in-law?"
Chen Xuan gave a dry laugh, understanding Ye Qingxian's implication that she was stretched too thin.
People's energy is limited; one cannot handle everything at once.
Fighting on two fronts may not yield the best results.
If any flaw is exposed, it becos even more passive.
"Qingxian, you've indeed worked hard during this period."
"How about this, since I'm already here, leave it to ."
"Take a good rest for a while; I'll continue investigating Lan Feilin."
Chen Xuan said softly.
Ye Qingxian smiled charmingly, "I'm glad you see my hard work; a bit of strain is worth it."
"But I don't need rest, I can continue helping with the investigation."
Chen Xuan shook his head slightly, "I ant sothing else too, which is to prevent alarming Lan Feilin and triggering her suspicion."
"If you keep investigating her continuously, she might notice, and that wouldn't be good."
"The best plan is for you to hide for a while. Do you understand what I an?"
Ye Qingxian, being very smart, imdiately understood his implication.
"Fine, since you put it that way, I'll temporarily withdraw and focus on developing my costics company."
"I've been so busy investigating Lan Feilin for you that I haven't had ti for company operations, and have been losing money."
Ye Qingxian feigned a spoiled, aggrieved expression, intentionally making Chen Xuan feel he owed her a lot.
Chen Xuan smiled and shook his head, "I can't shortchange you, so how about this."
"I'll give you a toner formula that can tighten skin and erase facial wrinkles."
"The main efficacy of this toner is to remove wrinkles! It's particularly suitable for won over forty, definitely making them look ten years younger."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxian's eyes widened, "You've been holding out on ! Only giving it to now, you're only acting when you see results!"
Chen Xuan chuckled, "Rewards co with efforts."
"You've done so much for , so this is your well-deserved reward, not a favor."
Ye Qingxian pouted slightly, "What do you an, you want to draw a line with , neither of us owes the other?"
"If that's the case, then don't give that formula. I won't take it. All my hard work investigating for you wasn't so you could repay a favor and make us even."
"You should understand my intentions, I just want you to appreciate ; I'm willing to do more for you than Lin Wanxi in terms of affection!"
Chen Xuan shook his head with a smile, wondering why it always ca back to Lin Wanxi.
It seed a lifeti feud with Lin Wanxi was inevitable.
"Qingxian, that's not what I ant. I'm just trying my best to give you a little sothing in return."
Chen Xuan explained softly, "Don't overthink it; I never said I wanted to draw a line. We've been through thick and thin together."
"We're basically close friends..."
Ye Qingxian imdiately responded, "Alright, I have just one request: a kiss from you."
"If you fulfill this wish, I'll gladly accept your toner formula as my greatest reward."
Chen Xuan was stunned, wondering how things escalated.
He smiled helplessly, "Qingxian, maybe a hug instead, a friendly hug."
"That works too." Ye Qingxian willingly embraced him.
Her face pressed against his chest, looking affectionate, with a happy smile at the corner of her mouth.
Chen Xuan grinned continuously, wondering if this was still a friendly hug.
It clearly lost its original intention, surpassing re friendship.
It looked more like an intimate embrace between lovers.
At this mont, he felt sowhat chaotic inside.
It couldn't be denied that Ye Qingxian, this enchanting woman, was irresistibly alluring, exuding a captivating aura.
If one wasn't steady-minded, it was easy to get lost in her allure, unable to extricate oneself.
Though he had no such thoughts, he couldn't resist the charming influence, unable to articulate the feeling.
"Chen Xuan, just a kiss, even just once."
Ye Qingxian gazed at him with tender eyes, filled with a longing gleam, "Don't worry, I won't make unreasonable requests, nor will I put you in a difficult position."
"This has been my little wish all along, hoping you could fulfill it..."
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