Chapter 157

Inside Nianyu's room.

When Nianyu saw Pan Yuxin enter, she was momentarily stunned. Before she could speak, she heard Pan Yuxin say, "Sister Nianyu, please don't be mad at Brother Xiaoyu anymore, okay?"

Nianyu was stunned once more. When on earth was I angry?

She asked, "Xinxin, why did you come over? And what do you mean by not being mad at Zhou Yu? I haven't the slightest clue what you're talking about."

Pan Yuxin replied, "Didn't Sister Nianyu say you were annoyed with Brother Xiaoyu today and wouldn't let him back into his room to sleep?"

Nianyu was once again taken aback. After a moment of realization, she understood that the little girl had completely misinterpreted her intentions.

Nianyu thought to herself that this was fine too; otherwise, if the two of them were to share their first intimate moment while another woman was by their side, it would always feel awkward and unsettling in the back of her mind.

So Nianyu said, "It's nothing. Sleep well here with me tonight."

Pan Yuxin took hold of Nianyu's delicate hand and pleaded, "Sister Nianyu, I know you're upset, but please don't stay mad at Brother Xiaoyu. After all, he just wants to protect us."

Nianyu's mind was filled with confusion. What did she mean by "he just wants to protect us"?

With a serious expression, Nianyu asked, "Xinxin, do you know something?"

Pan Yuxin looked at Nianyu in puzzlement and asked, "Wait, wasn't Sister Nianyu upset because Brother Xiaoleng and Brother Xiaoyu are planning to go up the mountain?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Pan Yuxin saw Nianyu's expression suddenly shift between stormy and clear, and she thought to herself, *Oh no, I've let it slip.*

Nianyu's voice turned chillingly cold. "Tell me then, what is this all about?"

Pan Yuxin stuck out her tongue and laughed awkwardly, "It's nothing, Sister Nianyu. I was just talking nonsense, hehe. I'm sleepy, I'm going to bed."

She made a move to climb onto the bed, but Nianyu grabbed her by the arm and said, "You are going to make this crystal clear right now. What did you mean by him wanting to protect us, and what is this about going up the mountain? Explain everything."

Realizing she couldn't escape, Pan Yuxin said with a aggrieved expression, "Sister Nianyu, please don't make me say it. Brother Xiaoyu told me not to."

Nianyu looked at her with absolute solemnity. "Do you remember what you said a few days ago?"

*"Anything concerning Zhou Yu's safety must be reported to me immediately."*

Looking thoroughly torn, Pan Yuxin hesitated, "But..."

"No buts," Nianyu interrupted. "Tell me. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else."

Left with no choice, Pan Yuxin had no alternative but to spill every detail to Nianyu.

A look of fury washed over Nianyu's face. She suddenly flung open her bedroom door and shouted down the hallway, "Xiao Jie, kick Zhou Yu out of your room right now!"

Then she yelled again, "Zhou Yu, I give you two minutes to get into my room, or else I will die right in front of you!"

With that, she retreated back into the room and slammed the door shut with a tremendous crash.

Meanwhile, inside Xiao Jie's room, she and Zhou Yu had just finished their foreplay and were riding a peak of intense passion when the sudden shouting startled them out of their wits.

Xiao Jie stared blankly at Zhou Yu and asked, "What's wrong with Nianyu?"

"I have no idea," Zhou Yu replied.

"Quick, get your clothes on and go see what's going on," Xiao Jie urged.

...

Hearing the commotion, Zhou Deyun and his wife were also startled. Li Yan rushed out and hurried over to Nianyu's room.

She found Pan Yuxin standing timidly by the side of the bed while Nianyu sat upon the mattress, breathing heavily.

Li Yan asked, "What is it, child? Why are you in such a towering rage in the middle of the night?"

Hearing Li Yan's words, Nianyu threw herself into Li Yan's arms and sobbed, "Mom, you can ask Zhou Yu yourself in a moment. He is just too infuriating!"

And with that, she broke down in tears.

Zhou Deyun arrived just then. Taking in the scene in the room, he looked at Li Yan with a questioning expression.

Li Yan shook her head silently, offering no explanation.