Ye Tian slept on the sofa, and Song Xi didn't say anything.
She couldn't possibly give him her bed, and the sofa was extendable, large enough for him to sleep on.
Song Xi didn't sleep that night.
She felt uneasy, partly because of Ye Tian, and partly because she kept feeling like she'd seen the woman with a striking resemblance to Leng Xiaobing's appearance, whom she'd encountered in the hospital room, somewhere before.
But she couldn't recall where, only remembering the hateful gaze the woman cast her way before leaving, as if looking at an enemy.
Tossing and turning, she felt it was all Lou Yuming's fault.
If Leng Xiaobing were to cause trouble for her in the future, she would hold Lou Yuming accountable!
Song Xi had no memory of how she fell asleep, but when she woke up, a fragrant aroma jolted her eyes open.
Since Ye Tian was there yesterday, Song Xi hadn't dared to wear a nightgown to sleep. It wasn't that she was wary of Ye Tian, but rather that with a male presence, she felt it was inconvenient.
She wore ordinary long-sleeved pajamas, concealing her attractive figure. Song Xi, with a bare face and her hair tied in a bun, looked very casual, appearing like a high school student at first glance.
She came downstairs, following the scent, and was stunned to see a steaming breakfast on the dining table.
"You made this?" Ye Tian could cook?
Unexpectedly, Ye Tian emerged from the bathroom, looking bewildered.
"Good morning, Song Xi."
A deep voice suddenly spoke from behind her, emanating from the kitchen.
Song Xi's back stiffened. She mechanically turned around and saw Ye Hai in an apron, carrying a plate in each hand, her eyes widening almost to their sockets.
She recoiled in shock, stumbling back behind the sofa. "You, you, you..."
Ye Tian quickly explained, "Song Xi, please don't be angry. I let my second brother in."
Song Xi's expression was bewildered.
Ye Tian continued, "Second brother came looking for me today, intending to take me away directly. But I felt it would be impolite, so I asked my second brother to make breakfast for you. Song Xi, please eat the breakfast first. My second brother worked hard all morning."
Song Xi still had a look of disbelief on her face.
Entering a girl's home without prior notice and making breakfast – was that considered polite?
Song Xi almost wanted to pry open Ye Tian and Ye Hai's heads to see if people from the Ye family all had such eccentric thought processes.
"Song Xi."
Song Xi raised her hand in refusal, "No need, I'm not hungry."
"Ah?"
Ye Tian immediately drooped his shoulders, "Song Xi, are you angry?"
Anyone else would be angry.
But for Song Xi, it was no longer a matter of anger; she was simply speechless.
At this moment, Ye Hai suddenly spoke, "I... I sent you a message in advance, but you didn't reply."
Song Xi frowned and took out her phone.
Five-thirty in the morning.
Ye Hai had sent a WeChat message.
[Thank you for taking care of Xiao Tian. I'm coming to get him.]
Song Xi blinked in surprise. He had actually sent it.
Ye Hai understood boundaries. If Ye Tian hadn't requested it, he probably wouldn't have stayed.
Although Song Xi was a little angry, she didn't want to make a fuss over this matter. After all, the company had previously turned Ye Hai into a "bodyguard" to avoid scandals, and he hadn't complained. Thinking of this, Song Xi let it go.
"Next time you come, you can send me a message in advance. We're friends. But it's best not to do it at five-thirty... because I'm not awake yet."
The word "friend" made Ye Hai breathe a sigh of relief, yet a trace of bitterness welled up in his heart.
He forced a smile.
Ye Hai's cooking skills were good. At least, the first spoonful of porridge Song Xi tasted was astonishing.
"You..."
Ye Tian immediately smiled and recommended, "My second brother is the most talented cook in our family. Does it taste good, Song Xi?"
He asked knowingly.
Song Xi feigned composure, "It's okay."
Ye Hai was already quite satisfied. "This is steamed egg. Try it."
Just as Song Xi reached for the spoon, her phone suddenly rang, startling her so much that the spoon almost fell to the floor.
A chilling sensation seemed to be closing in.
As expected, Song Xi's eyes widened in fright when she saw the caller ID.
"Cough, cough, cough—"
"Song Xi, are you alright!"
Ye Hai immediately fetched a glass of water and offered it to Song Xi. Song Xi shook her head and pushed it away, her face flushed from coughing.
With just one glance, Ye Hai saw the three flashing characters on the phone screen.
—Lou Yuming.
At that moment, a steady and powerful knocking sound echoed from outside the door.
"Open the door."
The man's voice was extremely penetrating, carrying a powerful aura that instantly made the atmosphere in the entire living room tense.
Song Xi glanced at Ye Tian and Ye Hai, then lowered her voice to warn them, "Don't speak."
Ye Tian and Ye Hai exchanged a look, both of their faces looking grim.
"Hello." Song Xi walked aside and answered the phone.
Her throat was still a bit uncomfortable, so she picked up her water glass and took a sip.
Lou Yuming's tone was displeased, "Why did you take so long to answer?"
Song Xi replied, "I choked on water."
"Clumsy." Lou Yuming pursed his lips. "Open the door."
Song Xi, however, suddenly fell silent.
Lou Yuming furrowed his brow. "Song Xi."
"I... I haven't washed my hair." Song Xi started making excuses. If Lou Yuming saw Ye Hai and Ye Sen here, they would surely have a huge fight with her. She added, "I'm on my period, and my stomach hurts."
Unexpectedly, Lou Yuming said, "It's early?"
"..."
"Isn't it the 15th?"
"........." Are you a pervert? How could you remember her menstrual cycle!
Song Xi roared internally.