Chapter 156

Zhou Yu was ecstatic on the inside, but on the surface, he feigned modesty and said, "That wouldn't be very appropriate, would it?"

Xiao Jie paused, then gave a playful scold, "Hmph, come if you want, don't pretend to be reluctant when you're already getting the better end of the deal."

Zhou Yu chuckled mischievously, "Of course I'm coming, why wouldn't I? Where else am I supposed to sleep if I don't?"

Pan Yuxin suddenly chimed in, "There are empty rooms on the first floor, too."

Xiao Jie froze for a second, then burst into hearty laughter, leaving Zhou Yu with an extremely awkward expression.

Pan Yuxin looked at the two of them in utter bewilderment and asked, "What's wrong? Is Brother Xiaoyu worried about being cramped if he sleeps with us? Can't he sleep downstairs?"

Hearing this, realizing that Xinxin still didn't have a clue what was going on, Xiao Jie laughed even harder.

Zhou Yu didn't even know what to say about Pan Yuxin; why on earth didn't this child get the hint?

After laughing for a moment, Xiao Jie turned to Pan Yuxin and said, "Xinxin, why don't you sleep with Sister Nianyü tonight?"

Pan Yuxin said as if suddenly enlightened, "Oh, I get it! Sister Xiao Jie wants me to go comfort Sister Nianyü and stop her from being mad at Brother Xiaoyu anymore."

Xiao Jie smiled and said, "Yes, yes, yes, run along now and make sure she stops being angry at Zhou Yu."

Pan Yuxin skipped happily up the stairs.

Seeing that Pan Yuxin had gone upstairs, Xiao Jie suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Well then, let's go rest too."

Zhou Yu knew very well what was going to happen shortly.

He nodded and said, "Let's go."

Inside Xiao Jie's bedroom, Xiao Jie sat on the edge of the bed, looking somewhat nervous.

Zhou Yu looked at the tense Xiao Jie and asked, "Are you sure you want to give yourself to me tonight?"

Xiao Jie's face flushed crimson. She kept her head down and said nothing.

Zhou Yu asked again, "Are you sure you don't want to wait until we find your parents and get their approval first?"

Xiao Jie suddenly stood up with a start, looking seriously at Zhou Yu as she said, "I'm sure."

Zhou Yu sighed and said, "Do you realize that if you give yourself to me now, what will happen if your parents disagree later? Have you thought about that?"

Xiao Jie paused for a moment, and then said with unwavering firmness, "I am sure. No matter who objects, I will never leave you again."

"Do you know how agonizing it was for me when I found out you and Nianyü were together?"

"And do you know how my heart raced with excitement when I was helpless and waiting to die, and you appeared before me like a descent from the heavens?"

"Do you know how much regret I felt when Nianyü told me that you had actually approached us just to be with me, but because my mind was only on my studies at the time, I never took your feelings into account?"

"Please don't ask me anymore whether I am sure or not."

"It was I who suggested to Nianyü today that you should come up."

"Everything you said to me, Nianyü has already asked me about. My answer is the same: I am sure."

"Even if my parents find out, they won't do anything drastic."

Zhou Yu said, "But..."

Xiao Jie interrupted him, "There are no 'buts'. I know what you're about to say."

"It's true that my parents might find it hard to accept my marrying you. But in today's society, which capable person doesn't have a few women by their side?"

"Even in the old society, how many capable men didn't have a wife and concubines?"

"As for me, I've chosen someone I love, and someone who loves me as well. Why should I care about those conventions?"

"As for my parents, I will find a way to handle them. You don't need to worry about that."

Hearing Xiao Jie's words, Zhou Yu was deeply moved. He said, "Thank you for being willing to trust me."

Then, wearing a lecherous grin once again, he said, "What are we waiting for then? Let's begin."

With that, he lunged toward Xiao Jie.

Before she could even react, Xiao Jie was tackled onto the bed by Zhou Yu.