The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

Just as the man on the other end thought, Xiehan had hacked Ji Feifei's phone so they were able to overhear her phone call on his laptop.

When the call ended, Xingyu asked, "The man on the phone is the boss of Galaxis?"

"Should be." Luna guessed.

"I've talked to him before, and although he has always used a voice changer, that sounds like his tone. She can contact him directly and that means they are close. We are close to our goal."

"Let's split up." Luna suggested. Since this would make their task easier, the others agreed by nodding their heads.

Luna thought about it and suggested, "Lanni, get mother to talk. Xiehan, follow Ji Feifei. I will interrogate father."

"What about me?" Xingyu, who had not been given any role, asked in a tone full of complaint.

Luna wanted to ignore him but when she thought about it, she massaged her eyebrows. "Follow me to interrogate father."

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That evening, when Cedric dropped Cheng Yu back at her apartment, both of them were tired and famished.

The graduation party had not lasted too long. When it ended, the two of them had decided to take a walk and have some fun before going back.

"I feel happy." She giggled her way into the elevator while he followed her. This was the best day of her life. It wasn't just because of the academic accomplishment nor was it solely because of her job. He was beside her during the most important day of her life, this was the best kind of achievement she had ever received.

Her friends had sent her gifts since they were occupied today. Besides, the ceremony was exclusive to members of Star Art International so Lanni and Luna would not be able to get in even if they wanted to.

On the other hand, her mother didn't even send a simple congratulatory note, let alone a gift. If this was before, she would have been sad and hurt. However, with Cedric by her side, none of it mattered. She was still overjoyed.

"Let's cook." She suggested when they entered the house.

He was hungry so he nodded.

Luckily, she had stocked up her kitchen recently so they had everything they needed.

As usual, he stood to the side and carefully watched as she cooked. However, his gaze was more fixated on her than on the ingredients on her chopping board.

When he couldn't hold in the urge anymore, he gently wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and kissed her neck.

She felt ticklish and nervous as his hot tongue brushed against her skin. The hairs behind her ears rose as she dismissed him. "Sit aside and wait for the food."

He tightened his arms around her waist with no intention to let go. "But I want to eat you instead."

She was stunned for a second before her eyes went wide. She had not expected him to utter such words so casually.

She was just about to push him away when she felt something stiff against the small of her back. He really meant it…

With a racing heart, she could only try to maintain her sanity and continue cooking. Since it was already a bit late and they were hungry, she cooked noodles and they were ready within a few minutes.

She served them in bowls and he had to let go of her so she would set the food on the kitchen island. Sitting opposite her, he quietly wondered whether he had pushed her a little too fast.

It was just a speculation at first, but when she silently ate, washed the dishes and tried to make her presence scarce, he knew that he was right. He could only bite the bullet and trap her before she could rush him to leave.

"Yu, it's already so late. And I'm tired…"

As expected, her voice turned stern. "Cedric, we are only in a dating relationship which hasn't lasted long. We cannot keep spending the night together."

From what Lin Jian had told him before, she would grow distant if he didn't clear the misunderstanding as soon as possible. He bit the bullet and tried to explain himself. "Yu, I'm not trying to pressurise you. Whether and when you want to take our relationship to that step is up to you. Please don't feel obliged to do anything."

She looked relieved, but he could tell that she didn't entirely believe him.

He tilted his head to look at her as he added, "I will wait until you are ready.

Tonight… I'm indeed really tired and I don't want to answer to unpleasant questions so I cannot contact a chauffeur from the Han family either. Will it be okay for me to stay if I will sleep in the living room?"

She so badly wanted to curse. Why was it that no matter what he asked for, she couldn't bring herself to say no? She was tired so she could understand how he felt. Besides, he had already promised to behave himself. It would not make much sense if she still rejected him.

She was about to say yes to him sleeping on the couch when she remembered that night at the beach. He had slept under uncomfortable conditions and gotten so ill that she was about to die from guilt. How could she let that happen again?

"Forget it. You can sleep on the bed. Just don't think of doing anything inappropriate."

"Got it." He nodded joyously.

In actuality, she wasn't against doing anything with him. She was just not ready for it yet.

Luckily, the guy did as he promised. Aside from hugging her arm and sleeping soundly, he didn't do anything even though it was evident that he wanted to do something.

She smiled at his sleeping face and pressed a gentle kiss on his lips.

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The following day.

Xiehan went to pay his parents a visit and most importantly, to see how his sister was doing.

He had already told her of his visit so as soon as he stepped out of the car, Ruby rushed to him with a smile on her face. "Brother."

Xiehan rubbed her head and quickly withdrew his hand. "You can't call me that yet. At least not here…until we have dealt with that impostor."

Ruby nodded obediently and looked around to ensure that no one was eavesdropping before she said, "That will be soon. She is getting more riled up by the minute. Last night, she almost blurted out her displeasure for me in front of our parents."

"Isn't my sister awesome?" He chuckled. It had been a few days, so he was getting more used to having a sibling change. Besides, Ruby was more loveable so he was more willing to be close to her than he had ever been with Ji Feifei.

"Quick, reward me." She acted spoiled, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around.

He chuckled and patted her head as a form of praise. "Rile her up even more. Make her slip up."

It would be hard to explain Ruby's identity to their parents, since they would be full of questions and might startle the snake. However, if they let the old couple know that Ji Feifei hated Ruby, they would begin to question why Xiehan brought the latter into their home.

Besides, Ji Feifei's distress might cause her to unintentionally reveal a flaw.

When he was done explaining a few matters to her briefly, they pretended not to have met each other and went into the house separately.

"Brother!" Ji Feifei rushed up to him when she saw him while she was on her way downstairs.

Xiehan ignored her with a hint of disgust in his eyes and went to speak to the butler. "Are my parents home?"

"The old master is in his study while madam went to pay a visit to Madam Lin. Young master, would you like a cup of tea?"

"Thanks, I'm alright." He said and started heading upstairs.

Ruby saw the perfect chance and grabbed it.

"Brother Xiehan, hello." She greeted sweetly.

The man turned around and smiled at her. "How have you been? Are you feeling better?"

"Mmh. I'm alright now. Uncle and aunty treat me well." She responded, sneaking a glance to the enraged Ji Feifei. She was directly provoking her.

'Xiehan spoke to everyone but ignored your passionate greeting. How does that feel?' Her eyes mocked.

Ji Feifei was on the verge of exploding. As soon as Xiehan disappeared up the stairs, she violently grabbed Ruby's hair. "Who the heck are you calling 'brother Xiehan'? Is he your brother?! I'm asking you!"

Ruby was about to retaliate when she caught a movement behind Ji Feifei. She fell onto the floor even though she had not been pushed, crying pitiably.

"I only wanted to show some respect since he is older than us. I'm not trying to steal your brother from you, please trust me."

Ji Feifei was about to curse her from acting exaggeratively when hurried footsteps resounded. In the next second, Wen Lin rushed past her and helped Ruby up while she glared at her." Feifei!"