"I have my own apartment, right next to your hospital. I used to have an auntie who would help me clean the house regularly, but now she's gone. Since you live close to me, why don't you take some time out to work part-time and earn some money? I offer a higher salary, at least 6,000 or more."
"No." Shu Nian refused without much thought.
Ye Yan sneered, "You are too insincere to pay back the money. Are you just talking about it?"
"The hospital doesn't allow us to work part-time. If I could work part-time, I would have done it a long time ago and wouldn't have to wait until now." Of course, this was one of the reasons. The second reason... She didn't want to owe Ye Yan a favor, nor did she want to get too close to Ye Yan, so she naturally couldn't agree to his unclear conditions.
"Here at the hospital, I can help you sort it out. Is that okay?"
“…” Shu Nian still shook his head.
Ye Yan snorted coldly, "What? Are you afraid that I will eat you? Do you think I look like a man-eating wolf?"
Shu Nian glanced at him and muttered, "It was very similar five years ago, and it's almost the same now."
"..." Ye Yan stared at her. The two of them were very close, and the lights above their heads enveloped each other. Tonight, her face had faded from her previous coldness towards him, and became a little softer. They had just taken a shower, and the smell of shower gel spread and fermented in the air.
Ye Yan watched her closely, his heart was shaking, the arrogance in his eyes gradually dissipated, turning into a gentleness that he didn't even notice. He unconsciously tightened his grip on her hand. Wasn't he the alpha wolf? He ate her five years ago, and five years later, his thoughts about her had not faded a bit, but he wanted to...
But...
She is already another man's woman! When he thought about Xiang Muyang being able to approach her so unscrupulously, and even doing something more intimate with her, the jealousy in Ye Yan's heart kept pouring out, like a sharp claw scratching his heart, making him feel tight and painful.
He even wanted to disregard everything, tell her everything in the past, and take her for himself. To force Xiang Muyang to divorce her, Ye Yan had plenty of ways! But if he really did this, she would hate him for the rest of her life.
Shu Nian's breathing became a little disordered when he stared at her, especially when his eyes flickered, which made her feel her heartbeat speed up inexplicably. She put her other hand on his chest, "Ye Yan, you... let's talk about business."
Ye Yan came back to his senses, and the complex dark light in his eyes faded a little. Finally, he just said: "Then go and clean for a month."
"A month?"
"It's like a transition. After a month, I'll find other people to come over. And - I rarely appear there." After a pause, he continued: "You don't have to worry about seeing me there often."
The last sentence almost sounded a bit like a compromise.
When has Young Master Ye ever whispered so low in front of other women? If it were normal, she would have to agree whether she agreed or not.
Shu Nian certainly knew what was right and what was wrong. Ye Yan had done her such a big favor today. Even if she didn't get paid and it was just for the sake of helping her, she still had to give back to him.
"Well, I promise. You give me the address and the door key."
Ye Yan's expression suddenly brightened up a lot, "I'll give it to you tomorrow."
"But... can you please let me go now?" Shu Nian glanced at his hand that was still on her wrist with a little embarrassment. Ye Yan looked at her for a moment before slowly letting go of her hand. In his palm, he could still feel her fragrance and warmth. Shu Nian put his hand behind his back and asked, "Didn't you go back? Why are you here again?"
"I couldn't sleep at home anyway, so I just came to see you. How is your father?"
"We are out of danger for now." Shu Nian glanced at the watch on his wrist, "You should go back quickly, it's getting late."
Ye Yan nodded, "I'll take you to the elevator."
The two walked side by side towards the elevator. The hospital was very quiet, and the two of them had nothing to say to each other. Only the sound of each other's breathing and footsteps echoed in their ears.
"The elevator is here." Shu Nian pressed the button and glanced at him sideways, "I'm going in."
"Well. Go ahead." Ye Yan nodded and watched her walk into the elevator. Watching the elevator door slowly close, her calm and fair face gradually disappeared in his eyes, Ye Yan's heart was moved, and he stretched out his hand to block the elevator door. The elevator door opened again, and Shu Nian looked up at him in surprise, "Anything else?"
"Today in the garage, I said I had something to tell you."
“…” Shu Nian lowered his eyes, probably having guessed what he wanted to say.
Ye Yan supported the elevator with one hand, staring at her steadily, his lips moved, and he told the truth, "He and a woman went to the Muse Swan Hotel, which is not far from your home."
I guessed it a long time ago.
But, my heart still aches.
Shu Nian clenched his hands slightly at his sides, and remained silent for a long time.
Seeing her like that, Ye Yan had the urge to hold her tightly in his arms and cherish her. He took a big step forward and prepared to walk into the elevator. But she looked up and said calmly, "I know, thank you."
Ye Yan paused and stared at her. He seemed to hate her for not fighting back, "That's it?"
So calm and indifferent? Under normal circumstances, shouldn't we rush to the hotel and catch the adulterer right now?!
"I'll go up first." Shu Nian was about to close the elevator.
Ye Yan became irritable and held back his anger. He used both hands to hold the elevator door tightly and was stuck in the middle of the elevator.
Shu Nianxin mentioned it, frowned, and reminded: "Ye Yan, it's very dangerous for you to do this."
"Knowing this, why don't you cry or make a fuss? Are you willing to compromise and turn a deaf-mute for that kind of man? Are you willing to turn a blind eye and continue to live like this with him?"
Ye Yan was angry.
She was so proud and arrogant back then, and she couldn't tolerate even a grain of sand in her eyes. That's why she couldn't stand him and Hu Yang's gang. But now, for a scumbag like Xiang Muyang, she even lost her pride? What virtue did that man have!
"Ye Yan, thank you for helping me so much today. But..." Shu Nian paused, "No matter how I deal with it, this matter is between us as husband and wife."
Ye Yan was startled.
Then, his eyes suddenly turned colder.
The implication is that he, as an outsider, is meddling in other people's affairs
With a self-deprecating smile, he slowly put his hand down and glanced at her, "Yes, this is between the two of you. Why should I, who means nothing to you, get involved?"
Ye Yan sneered, "Even if he cheated on you, even if you are now cheated on, it was because you were willing to do it! You deserve it!"
After he said that, he turned and left without even looking at Shu Nian.
He felt like an idiot. He stood up for her and was angry for her, but she not only didn't appreciate his kindness, but also thought he was meddling! What else could he be but an idiot