The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

Li Lanni wondered whether Ji Xiehan had made some arrangements with the weather. Why did he look so happy because she had to stay over? 

Meanwhile, Ji Xiehan was secretly wondering whether fate had exclusively decided that they spend time together. It was a good thing, so he was overjoyed.  

To avoid making the kids feel awkward, Madam Ji had the maids prepare hot drinks for them; then, she dragged her husband away with her. The maids retreated quickly, too, after delivering the drinks.

Now it was just the two of them, a man and a woman, in the living room. 

There was nothing wrong with that, but Li Lanni couldn't help feeling conscious. 

Especially when she recalled the kiss they shared earlier... and the question he had asked her about where she liked to be kissed. Her heart bit quickened. She didn't need a mirror to know that her face was bright red as a tomato. 

When Ji Xiehan saw her blushing profusely, he wondered what she had in her mind that was making her blush so hard. Did it have anything to do with him? 

After drinking the hot cocoa, Li Lanni felt a little warm. But a while later, she started feeling cold again thanks to the sleeveless dress she was wearing. Her arms were almost completely exposed. 

Shuddering a little, she hugged her arms and rubbed against them for frictional warmth. 

Ji Xiehan took in her little action and had concern written all over his face. "Are you cold? I'll give you one of my coats to wear." 

Li Lanni imagined herself wearing one of his coats that would look extremely oversized on her. She laughed and shook her head. "It's okay." 

He scrunched up his brows. "Would you rather wear my shirt instead? That's okay too." He looked serious as though he really meant it. His fingers even reached for the buttons. 

Li Lanni blushed furiously. "Of course not! A coat is fine." 

Ji Xiehan chuckled at her cuteness. He really wanted to take a pinch at her cheeks. 

Without any warning, he flopped himself beside her, bringing her body into his arms. 

Li Lanni was alarmed. "What are you doing?!" 

"Keeping you warm." He said expressionlessly. 

"What happened to the coat?" 

"Honey, what use is a coat? Isn't it better to have me instead? I'm so much warmer and much more comfortable." 

Li Lanni was speechless. Fine. It didn't hurt. It felt nice to be in his arms anyway. Besides, bickering with him right now would only exhaust her strength. She was only worried that he might do something to her. 

After being nervous for a while, her body slowly relaxed when he didn't make any move. She even rested her head against his chest and drifted into sleep. 

Ji Xiehan looked down at her, happiness flooding his heart. Even in his dreams, he didn't dare to imagine that Li Lanni would one day trust him enough to fall asleep against his chest. 

Yet there she was, comfortably falling into a deep slumber, even hugging his neck like he was a plush toy.

He let her hug him as she wanted. How nice it felt to be a plush toy.

Because her position was uncomfortable, she only slept for a short while before waking up.  Only then did she realize that she was still in Ji Xiehan's embrace. Not just that. While she was asleep, she had moved to a more comfortable position - his lap. She quickly moved away with burning cheeks. 

Ji Xiehan was disappointed by the sudden loss of warmth.

It was only then she remembered that her mother must be worried. "Oh no!" 

"What is it?" Ji Xiehan asked with concern. 

"I forgot to tell my mom about my whereabouts. She must be so worried!" She quickly reached for her purse to take her phone. 

Ji Xiehan took her hand to stop her. "No need. I already told her you are here."

"Oh... When did you do that?" 

"Just a while ago. You were asleep." He didn't mention the fact that Li Yuming was so overjoyed when he informed her that he could swear she had broken into dance. She sounded like she was looking forward to cuddling some grandchildren soon.

Even after knowing that their engagement was fake, she didn't stop them from getting close to each other. That was only because she knew that their feelings were true. How could she mind? 

Li Yuming could even imagine kids similar to Li Lanni and Ji Xiehan running and playing all around her. She almost blurted about how to take care of kids. But she didn't want to take up much of their time and get in their way, so she hung up after saying a few words. 

"What are you laughing at?" Li Lanni asked when she saw Ji Xiehan randomly chuckle. 

"Nothing. I just remembered something. Anyway, you should sleep soon. I'll take you to my room." 

"You mean a guest room, right?" How could she sleep in his room? 

"No, honey. You are sleeping in my room. Aren't we 'engaged'? It would be strange if we slept in separate rooms. Besides, all the spare rooms are occupied." 

Li Lanni could only bite her lips. What? 

It was already weird enough that she was staying over at his parents' house. Now she had to sleep in his room too? "Then, I will sleep here." 

"That's insane." Ji Xiehan protested. How could he let his little beauty sleep in the living room? 

"If you sleep anywhere else, my parents will know everything. There was already a rumor, remember? That, and the fact that we got 'engaged' in a flash.  They already have their suspicions, and sleeping separately will only prove them right. 

Li Lanni felt a headache coming on. "But we are only engaged, not married. Not every engaged couple shares a room." 

"You are right. But we should  make our relationship look real." 

Indeed, he was right. But how could she just sleep in his room? It would still be okay if they were dating or least had a fling. But in their situation, wasn't that absurd? 

"We don't have to sleep on the bed together." He said meaningfully. 

Li Lanni contemplated then decided it was better. As long as they were not sharing a bed, she could just treat it as sleeping in a hotel room. 

Ji Xiehan was relieved when she finally relented. He brought her to his room and changed the beddings. "If you need anything, you can tell me." 

"Where are you going?" She questioned when he reached for the door. 

"To the study. You can simply send me a text message if you need anything." 

"You are not going to sleep?" 

"No. I will sleep tomorrow." He said blankly, playing the pitiful card again. 

Li Lanni felt guilty. Was he going to work the night away because she was occupying his bed? She glanced at the sofa in the room. It was a love seat, and she definitely wouldn't fit on it, let alone Ji Xiehan, who was significantly taller than her. 

Biting her tongue, she walked towards the sofa. "You sleep on the bed. I'm not that tall, I can sleep here." 

Ji Xiehan looked at the sofa and cursed inwardly. Why was it here? 

"No way. Just sleep on the bed." 

"But you should sleep too." 

"Then I will sleep on the sofa." 

Li Lanni sighed. "I would feel guilty about letting you sleep uncomfortably while I occupy your bed." 

"Then let's both sleep on the sofa." 

"Huh?" 

He closed in on her teasingly. "Aren't you guilty that I will be uncomfortable? If not, then let's both sleep on the bed." His twisted brows seemed to say, "we are either going to be comfortable together or uncomfortable together."

Li Lanni knew that she couldn't outwit Ji Xiehan this time. Not only was this man cunning like a fox, but he was also proficient in reverse psychology. The way he had trapped her using the guilt, he knew she was rendered speechless.

In the end, Ji Xiehan and Li Lanni lay on the bed together. Li Lanni remained on the edge of the bed, keeping as much distance from Ji Xiehan as possible. 

She knew that he couldn't possibly force her into anything, but she was still nervous. 

Even she didn't know why she was so scared. She had slept against his chest earlier and also sat on his lap, and she wasn't even frightened then. 

No, that was different. We were in the living room. But now they were in his room, on his bed, and under the same sheets. What kind of mess has she gotten into? Was it too late to let him go to the study? Li Lanni regretted being soft on him.

Ji Xiehan saw how she looked like she could take off any second and tittered. He won't bite, alright? Unless she let him... he quickly applied a sudden break to his thoughts. 

He better not think those things; otherwise, the one who would be suffering would be himself.