Pampered by the Billionaire

Chapter 668: Chapter 449 You are not here, I can’t sleep_1

After taking Nanxi to his room, Lu Qingtian headed downstairs to report to Lu Yinchu! noveldrama

The old man was slightly displeased with the secretive demeanor of his grandchildren, feeling like they were holding private conversations behind his back!

He furrowed his brows slightly, "What are you talking about that I can’t hear?"

Lu Qingtian cleared his throat lightly, "Well, Grandpa! It’s mainly about my brother and sister-in-law’s bedroom issues, I’m afraid it might embarrass you if you hear about it..."

The old man: "..."

...

Eventually, the old man allowed Xia Zhen to assist him upstairs to rest. As for their bedroom discussions... uh, he was quite experienced himself, and there was no need to be shy!

More importantly, he didn’t want to get involved and cause embarrassment amongst the younger generation. After all, he was an old man and would rather not intervene!

After the old man left, Lu Yinchu asked Lu Qingtian, "What’s going on?"

Lu Qingtian blinked, leaning in close to Lu Yinchu, "Brother, first off, I want to apologize to you, I’m sorry. I didn’t want to snatch your wife, but she’s insistent on sleeping with me and not you. Although she has her reasons for not sleeping with you, it wouldn’t look good if mom, dad, and grandpa found out we, a married couple, are sleeping separately. Of course, this doesn’t mean I’m not keen on sleeping with my sister-in-law, I like her very much and naturally, I’m willing to sleep with her, but you know... Ah, brother, don’t go yet, I haven’t gotten to the main point, you..."

Lu Qingtian, watching his brother’s retreating figure, sticks out his tongue, "You, you, you, that’s too much! You deserve to be left alone in the guest room, sister-in-law should ignore you for a month, no, two months! That’s what you get for treating me like this!!! Hmph, hmph, hmph!"

...

Lu Yinchu ignored Lu Qingtian and went straight to his bedroom on the third floor, where Nanxi was indeed absent.

He raised his brows slightly, then headed towards Lu Qingtian’s room. Upon entering, he noticed an extra pillow on the bed, and his gaze darkened.

There were sounds coming from the bathroom — Nanxi was taking a bath!

Lu Yinchu walked over and knocked gently on the door.

From inside, Nanxi’s voice called out, "Qingtian, wait a minute, I’ll be done soon!"

Lu Yinchu frowned, lowering his voice to say, "Nanxi, it’s me!"

"..."

Nanxi inside the bathroom remained silent.

"Nanxi, it was my fault today. I shouldn’t have said those things to you. I’m sorry, I apologize!"

Nanxi bit her lip, "Just go, I won’t go back with you!"

"I understand!" Lu Yinchu replied, "Nanxi, I am thirty-two this year, ten years older than you. In those ten years, I’ve met many people and gone through many things. I’ve come to understand the complexity and changeability of human nature. If possible, I’d like to keep you in my world forever, never letting you out! But I know I can’t!"

"The future is filled with obstacles that one must face. You need to grow and mature, because even though I have resolved to protect you for the rest of your life, I can’t make sure that I really can! You are still young at twenty-two, while I am ten years older, having walked ten more years than you. Whether I can continue to walk a longer road than you in the future is still unknown!"

"..." Nanxi blinked, slightly touched by his words.

"Nanxi, stay here with Qingtian tonight. I will ask him to keep it a secret and not let our parents know. Most importantly, don’t let these confusions disturb your peace of mind. Keep yourself relaxed! Have an early rest, and I’ll be leaving now!"

"..."

Footsteps could be heard from outside, and Nanxi furrowed her brows slightly. She almost impulsively wanted to call out to him, but ended up holding back!

Until the sound of a door closing was heard, Nanxi knew that he had indeed left!

Nanxi turned around and stared at the foggy mirror, her face vague with condensation.

She stretched her hand to wipe away a patch, gradually revealing her reflection in the mirror.

This was her now, after meeting Lu Yinchu!

Compared to the past, she was much more clear-headed, had a goal, and was no longer aimless.

Nanxi wasn’t an unreasonable person. She was well aware of how Lu Yinchu had treated her all this while!

Her relationship with Lu Yinchu hadn’t undergone tremendous storms, but it hadn’t been easy either.

Lu Yinchu was a very outstanding and charming man. She couldn’t resist him, even when she was angry, she couldn’t bring herself to be seriously upset!

However, there seemed to be a barrier in her heart. She felt that Lu Yinchu was protecting her too well. Although he didn’t interfere with her much, she still felt pressured!

It was like when she was a child and wanted to do something, her parents told her she couldn’t. Even though they meant well, she refused to accept it. Only after going ahead with it and getting hurt, did she realize that her parents were only looking out for her!

But before that hurt arrived, she wouldn’t want to turn back, nor admit her stubbornness!

Nanxi felt that her mindset at this moment was like that.

That night, lying on Lu Qingtian’s bed, Nanxi couldn’t fall asleep. Not because she wasn’t used to the bed, but because she had grown accustomed to Lu Yinchu’s scent, which was indeed true!

Lu Qingtian beside her had already fallen asleep. The vivid moonlight from the window outside cast a cold glow inside, causing her heart to inexplicably chill as well.

After tossing and turning for a while without falling asleep, coupled with her slight thirst, she tossed the blanket aside and got out of bed.

She opened the door and stepped out into the cold, quiet corridor. A few wall lights were on, not too bright, but enough to light the way. Nanxi wrapped her robe tighter around herself.

This is Lu Qingtian’s robe, because she was lean, it didn’t seem too small when she wore it!

As she passed by Lu Yinchu’s study room, she paused, because there was a faint light seeping through the slightly open door!

It’s already so late, isn’t Lu Yinchu going to sleep yet?

She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally gently pushed open the door.

In front of the large French window, the man’s figure stood there, tall and upright, handsome and compelling, making one’s heart flutter!

He was holding a cigarette between his long, good-looking fingers. Nanxi stood there for more than ten seconds, but he didn’t take a drag, just holding it like that!

For some reason, Nanxi felt a bit sad. She wanted to say something, but before she could, she saw the man casually turn around. His deep black eyes landed on her, meeting her gaze...

Nanxi’s heart skipped a beat!

Then, the man’s brows furrowed, his tone irritable, "Why aren’t you sleeping so late?"

"..."

Just as Nanxi was about to speak, she saw the man walking towards her, picking up the suit jacket from the sofa, and heading in her direction!

The heavy sense of his presence and the faint smell of tobacco coming from him hit her. Once again lifting her head, she found herself looking at his handsome face and those calm eyes, deep as the night sea!

He adjusted the suit jacket, covering her lean body with it, "What will you do if you catch a cold like this?"

"..." Nanxi didn’t know what to say. It was not cold, especially now when she was held by the man, she didn’t feel cold at all!

She pursed her lips, her heart feeling a wave of emotions. She took a deep breath and asked him, "Why haven’t you slept yet?"

"I can’t sleep without you..."

"..."

Nanxi’s eyes shimmered, and a hint of blush appeared on her face!

"Is it because I’m not here that you can’t sleep either?"

He reached out to lift her chin, forcing her to look at him!

At this moment, the man’s figure almost blocked all the light in the room, a trace of tenderness flickered on his handsome face. Nanxi was captivated, but her stubborn streak didn’t want to admit it. She pouted, "No, I...umm..."

Just as the words left her mouth, a loud bang signaled the door closing, and she found herself pinned against the door!

Nanxi froze for a moment, before clumsily returning his embrace, her hands around his neck.

After a long kiss, his forehead rested against hers, their noses touching, and their breaths intertwining.

One hand was rubbing her neck, "Really not?"

His voice was a bit husky, enticing!

Nanxi felt warmer than she had ever before in his arms, her cheeks hot. She bit her lip and remained silent!

Embarrassed!

Lu Yinchu kissed her forehead, then moved down to her ear, whispering softly, "I already know!"

"What do you know?"

"What do you think?"

"..."

He picked Nanxi up by the waist and kissed her passionately, "Wife, it’s late, let’s go back to the room and sleep!"

Nanxi:"..."

So, it wasn’t until Nanxi woke up in Lu Yinchu’s arms the next morning that she remembered her original plan to go downstairs for a drink last night, but she never did!

Lu Yinchu’s hands wandered over her body while he kissed her cheek suggestively, "It’s okay, didn’t I feed you something else?"

It took Nanxi a few seconds to understand what he meant. She pushed him away and sprang out of bed!

"Lu Yinchu, you’re sleeping in the guest room tonight!"

"..."

Actually, Lu Qingtian had complaints about Nanxi’s midnight "abandonment" of himself to "seek" her god-like brother.

He felt that his sister-in-law was too unprincipled. A woman needs to maintain her dignity! How can she give in so easily after a spat? Wouldn’t this allow his brother to take advantage in the future?

After dinner, when no one was around, he pulled Nanxi aside and asked her in a hushed voice, "Sister-in-law, I have always believed in you a lot! Honestly tell me, did my brother sneak into my room to steal you away while I was asleep last night?"

Nanxi: "..."