Chapter 123: The Insecure Catlike Girl

What are you playing games for in the middle of the night? I’m running out of bullets here!

Cheng Yao grumbled as he sat in front of his desktop computer controlling Lux, while Aili stood behind him, arms wrapped around her, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the screen.

“The enemy is dead…”

With that, Cheng Yao executed a swift QWER combo, igniting a sequence that took out the opponent!

“Darling, first blood in the country!” Aili exclaimed in a mix of awe and gibberish, before leaning forward to plant a kiss on Cheng Yao’s cheek.

Cheng Yao touched his face and said, “Piece of cake. I could take on ten Yasuo like that. Watch me keep going…”

Truth sighed, glancing at her sister—she was too cunning.

They played until three in the morning, finally gaining a few ranks. Truth glanced at the time and said, “It’s late, let’s get some rest. Cheng Yao, you should rest too.”

“Mm, remember to wake up early tomorrow.”

“I know. Cheng Yao, this is the body pillow I always use. It smells like me. If you can’t stand it at night, just use it,” Aili said.

“…”

Cheng Yao looked at the pillow, which was printed with a bikini-clad anime girl. He reached out to take it, too tired to comment.

Bang.

The door closed, and Cheng Yao heard the lock click. How scared were they that he’d do something outrageous?

What on earth do they take me for?

Inside the room, Aili giggled, “Sis, I didn’t expect you to find a boyfriend so quickly. He’s so handsome, so great…”

“Yes, and rich too. Aili, you’re way too excited.”

“After all, he’s the first boyfriend,” Aili said as she hugged Truth and slipped her hand under her pajamas.

Truth was not one to back down…

In the darkness, both women’s cheeks flushed slightly, their eyes flickering.

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With heightened senses, Cheng Yao thought he heard strange noises coming from the bedroom—probably just some playful antics. He didn’t pay much attention and pondered his own thoughts.

Resting his head on the pillow, Cheng Yao soon adjusted his mindset and fell into sleep.

But late at night, he felt something slip under the covers and jolted awake.

His hairs stood on end. He checked his phone and saw a drowsy young beauty—Aili Ouyang.

Had she lost her mind!?

“Mmm, Cheng Yao, you make me feel so safe…” Aili’s small head nestled beside his side, snuggling against him as she fell asleep on the sofa.

However, the expression on her face was not entirely comfortable.

Cheng Yao wrapped his arm around her, and only then did Aili’s delicate face relax.

Soon, she was breathing deeply in sleep.

Cheng Yao was a little baffled—whether to hold her or not, he wasn’t sure. He wondered if she was sleepwalking or just looking for trouble.

After a moment, confirming she was truly asleep with no strange behavior, Cheng Yao gently embraced her…

In truth, he felt no rush or excitement, only surprise and curiosity.

Was this beauty just too trusting to come on to him so openly? If he lost control, wouldn’t that be disastrous?

But then again, he was her boyfriend now. Why was he even worrying?

Lively, adorable, clingy—like a ragdoll cat.

Indeed, Cheng Yao saw the same traits as the ragdoll cat Lu Mengyao raised.

But it was already very late, and nothing too intimate had happened. What surprised him was that Aili’s favorability toward him had shot up to seventy.

Truth’s favorability remained steady at sixty-five.

Pulling the covers over himself, Cheng Yao closed his eyes.

“Aili, what are you doing?” Truth, having woken and not finding her sister, stepped out and was dumbfounded by the scene on the sofa.

Aili rubbed her sleepy eyes, “Sis, what time do you think it is? Let me sleep a little longer.”

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“Cheng Yao, you wouldn’t do anything to her, right…”

“Huh?”

Aili looked at Cheng Yao, their eyes locking in a playful stare-down.

She then looked at Truth, sticking out her tongue, “I know what’s in my heart. It’s so hard to find a boyfriend…”

With that, she hugged Cheng Yao tightly. “Sis, he even has abs! Such a good figure…”

“What nonsense are you spouting…”

Cheng Yao thought back and recalled that last night she’d slipped into his bed and fell asleep like a cat.

Sighing, he got up from the sofa and glanced at the time—already half past eight. He pulled back the covers: “Get up quickly. We have a lot to do today—not only buying a new house but a bunch of stuff…”

“If you heard me, then get up,” Truth said with hands on hips, playing the role of the responsible sister, feeling helpless at her sibling’s lack of caution.

“Alright, alright. Is there still blueberry jam?”

“Yes.”

Truth handed Cheng Yao a new toothbrush and cup.

“Thanks.”

“No…”

Truth smiled gently, thinking to herself: He really is her boyfriend now, isn’t he?

Sharing a boyfriend with Aili was like something out of an anime from that island nation, Truth thought. Although it still felt a little strange, she believed they’d get along happily.

Back in the kitchen, Truth looked at Cheng Yao: “Toast, fried eggs, and milk okay? Oh, and bacon too…”

“Toast is fine…”

Brushing his teeth, Cheng Yao noticed Aili also brushing obediently beside him, occasionally making faces at him.

Curious, he asked, “Why did you crawl into my bed last night?”

“Just a bit curious.”

“Curious?”

“Yeah.”

Aili smiled, “But you’re really gentle. You didn’t sneak anything on me. Are you really a scoundrel?”

“You sleep like a pig. Even if I did something, it wouldn’t be fun,” Cheng Yao teased.

“You’re the pig, nyah nyah~~” She giggled.

Rinsing his mouth, Cheng Yao finally understood that this girl his age was deeply insecure and…

He couldn’t say her mindset was unhealthy—she was just lively like a child.

In fact, her liveliness far surpassed Wang Churuo’s; it felt like she was the real one.

Cheng Yao sat at the table, looking at Truth with pity: “You have a hard time.”

“No, I can’t live without her either.”

Truth was truly empathetic.

Now Cheng Yao understood why these two sisters were so determined to marry the same man—they were inseparable in life, or perhaps afraid to be separated, uncertain what the future would hold.

Probably confused?

As he analyzed it over breakfast, the two girls chattered about where to go to have fun.

Cheng Yao smiled, “We probably won’t have much time to play today…”

“Are we really buying a river-view house? A regular place would do.”

“No, let’s get the river-view. The scenery’s better.”

“That’s great. Soon we’ll have our own place. Call the landlord and cancel the lease, sis…”

Cheng Yao suddenly thought these two sisters weren’t bad at all.

Realistic but kind-hearted, and the younger one was cute, just his type. Although things were moving fast and a bit strange, it was totally acceptable.

As long as they didn’t get caught up in palace intrigues or try to climb social ranks, spending some money was normal, wasn’t it? Such beautiful girls.

After breakfast and tidying up, Cheng Yao fixed his hair while Aili sat on the sofa clutching her pillow and watching him.

“So… handsome…”

Aili looked at Truth, “Sis, isn’t he way more handsome than the boys at school? Just a different dimension.”

“Mm…”

Truth nodded softly. She also felt Cheng Yao had a special charm, much more mature than others their age, even though they’d only spent one night together.

Though a scoundrel, he somehow gave a unique sense of security.

Maybe it was because they could accept a scoundrel that they felt that way?

A man with such financial power—who could refuse?

The two sisters wore light makeup and matching clothes.

All morning, they played a game of “Guess Who I Am.”

Cheng Yao found it a bit thrilling. He liked games like this and swore to try it in bed someday.

Truth smiled brightly, “I’m Aili.”

“You’re Truth, don’t pretend. You’re nothing like her.”

“Huh?”

Truth looked incredulous, “Why not? How can you tell?”

“By the aura. She’s too lively. You’re a bit more reserved, always like that at home. You can tell by habits.”

“Wow, you can really tell that?”

Truth was amazed. At school, classmates could hardly tell them apart; only their close friends could.

Stepping out and into the elevator, Aili held Cheng Yao’s arm and stuck out her tongue at Truth: “Sis, come with us?”

“No…”

Truth shook her head. No matter how bad things were at home, she wanted to keep up appearances outside. Society’s information spread too fast—any moment, rumors could flood the internet with all kinds of speculation.

Truth walked alongside, chatting and smiling, feeling life suddenly had more joy and was no longer so dull.

It was as if the world had brightened.

Qiaoxin·Huiyuetai, a luxury residence with a 180-degree south-facing river view in Guangzhou, was one of the pricier developments. Located on Linjiang Avenue, it sat right beside the Pearl River.

Surrounded by mountains and water, the environment was beautiful and highly livable, overlooking Phoenix Mountain Forest Park and gazing west toward Longyandong Forest Park…

Cheng Yao barely glanced at such promotional slogans.

At these prices, the environment was basically a given, and price wasn’t something he cared about. What mattered was securing the girlfriend he was nurturing.

Half an hour later, the car arrived at Qiaoxin·Huiyuetai.

“Sir, we’ve arrived.”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome…”

The driver glanced oddly at Cheng Yao, then at the twins in the backseat, wondering if they were triplets or something else.

Stepping out under the scorching sun, Aili looked at the luxurious complex and said, “This weather is perfect for the water park.”

“Yes.”

Cheng Yao led the way. “Let’s buy everything first. I’ll stay here a few more days. If we have time, we’ll go to the water park. It’s too crowded on Sundays, and you only get a few rides anyway.

“Can you skip school?”

“Yes.”

Entering the sales center, the female sales staff quickly took notice.

Especially with Cheng Yao’s sunglasses and wrist platinum watch, the discreet Louis Vuitton logo made it obvious to the sales manager that he was wealthy.

The sales manager’s keen eye, honed by experience, made her approach him before the others could react.

“Welcome to Qiaoxin·Huiyuetai, sir…”

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P.S.: Nine hundred first-day bookings in 24 hours, with a subscription ratio of 19:3—results are just average. Need to keep updating.