Zhao Mo showed a hint of sadness and moved a little closer to Lu Duoduo. "It's not too bad, you know. I picked this out especially for you, Duoduo. If it weren't for the two extra light bulbs, we could have had a lot more fun today."
"Ah, no... that's not necessary. I think this is just fine," Lu Duoduo replied, startled. She felt goosebumps rise all over her body and quickly stepped back a few paces, forcing a laugh. "Senior, you've changed quite a bit since before."
Zhao Mo paused at her words and chuckled lightly. "What's wrong with that? If you like someone, go after them. I don't want to miss out on what I want like I did in the past."
How should she respond to that? Lu Duoduo felt a bit lost when Fang Jingyi chimed in, "Mr. Zhao, from what you're saying, it sounds like you like Duoduo?"
"Yeah, do you think we make a good match?" Zhao Mo answered readily, pulling Lu Duoduo into an embrace.
Fang Jingyi turned to look at Lu Lichen and smiled. "A handsome man and a beautiful woman; they make quite the pair."
" Lu Duoduo!" Lu Lichen's face darkened ominously as he strode over, towering over Lu Duoduo with a cold voice. "Come out!"
Lu Duoduo's heart raced, and she hurriedly pushed Zhao Mo away, but he caught her hand. Zhao Mo smiled at her and raised an eyebrow at Lu Lichen. "Mr. Lu, Duoduo is in her twenties now; isn't it normal for her to have a boyfriend? Don’t you think you're being a bit too controlling?"
Lu Lichen replied in a deep voice, "This is a matter between siblings; it's not for an outsider like you to interfere."
"Siblings?" Zhao Mo scoffed lightly. "I don't see any signs that you treat her like a sister."
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Lichen stepped forward, his gaze icy.
Zhao Mo met his stare defiantly.
"Stop it!" Lu Duoduo felt a surge of impatience rising within her, and she tossed out the words irritably, "I'm going back to my room first."
The remaining three exchanged glances, each with a different expression, and none spoke again.
Lu Duoduo felt as if a small deer was jumping around in her heart, making her restless. She walked into the bathroom, wanting nothing more than to take a good shower and wash away all her worries.
After finishing, she realized she had forgotten to bring a clean bathrobe with her and could only wrap herself in a towel. Just then, she heard footsteps outside the room and assumed it was Fang Jingyi returning. "Sister Fang, can you bring me my bathrobe?" she called out.
The footsteps paused for a moment before resuming, getting closer. Lu Duoduo turned around and saw Lu Lichen holding the bathrobe. She was startled and quickly tightened her grip on the towel, panicking as she exclaimed, "You... how did you get in here?"
The steam in the bathroom tinted Lu Duoduo's skin a soft pink, revealing delicate and smooth skin. Lu Lichen looked at her with dark eyes that seemed unfathomable. His throat moved slightly, but no words came out. In that moment, he exuded an unfamiliar sense of invasion and intimidation that made Lu Duoduo feel uneasy.
She instinctively took a few steps back, but suddenly, Lu Lichen wrapped his arms around her. His grip was so strong that it felt as if he wanted to pull her into his body. With only the towel covering her, Lu Duoduo felt as if she were completely naked in his embrace; his searing warmth transmitted directly to her skin. Her heart raced uncontrollably.
"Brother, what are you doing? Let go of me!" Lu Duoduo struggled fiercely but couldn't budge him an inch.
Lu Lichen's breath brushed against Lu Duoduo's bare neck, sending shivers down her spine. "I won't allow you to like Zhao Mo or look at any other man. Duoduo, you are mine—only mine!"
The thunderous declaration felt like something hidden deep in the darkness had finally been exposed to the light of day. The vague suspicions and ambiguities that had lingered were now confirmed. Lu Duoduo froze as if her brain had stopped functioning at that moment. Lu Lichen was no longer the seemingly indifferent brother who always cared for her; the raw possessiveness in his eyes sent tremors through her heart.
No! This is terrifying!
Lu Duoduo pushed him away with all her strength and exclaimed in fear, "Lu Lichen, have you lost your mind? Do you even know what you're saying?"
Lu Lichen crashed into the cabinet, and a large number of bottles and jars came tumbling down with a loud clatter. It seemed he finally snapped back to reality, letting out a self-deprecating laugh, though his voice trembled uncontrollably. "Yeah, you're right. I've gone crazy. Ever since that night I kissed you, I've been insane until now."
At that moment, Fang Jingyi suddenly burst in, her eyes widening in shock at the scene before her. "What are you two doing?"
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